3 citations
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February 2020 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” This case report from Tishreen Hospital describes the rare presentation of lupus erythematosus tumidus and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction as initial manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for better outcomes.
September 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges in a patient with atypical lupus erythematosus tumidus due to long-term misdiagnosis and conflicting pathological findings, with effective treatment achieved using hydroxychloroquine and methylprednisolone.
157 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This review discusses the various common, rare, and unusual skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
33 citations
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March 2018 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews clinical and histopathological aspects of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and its treatment, emphasizing the importance of photoprotection and outlining current therapies, but reports no new experimental results.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This report presents two cases of systemic lupus in male patients with a distinct form of alopecia that combines both scarring and non-scarring elements, highlighting the variability in lupus-related hair loss presentations.
19 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that while the CLASI is generally useful for assessing disease activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, it may not accurately reflect all subtypes, indicating a need for revision.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” This study analyzed gene expression changes during the autumn coat color change in mountain hares and found conserved gene regulation with snowshoe hares, highlighting its role in seasonal camouflage adaptation.
Lupus is a complex disease that requires personalized treatment because it varies greatly between individuals.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” This review discusses different forms and patterns of alopecia associated with lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight distinct features of these conditions.
144 citations
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September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article outlines manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, noting rapid joint symptom improvement with corticosteroids and antimalarial drug responsiveness for skin symptoms, and links anti-Ro with photosensitive rash and subacute lupus.
109 citations
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November 2004 in “Lupus” This article reviews the current ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting their dermatologic limitations, and proposes guidelines for a study to update these criteria.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the varied cutaneous manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and outlines treatment approaches, but it reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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April 2020 in “Cureus” This case report presents a rare instance of coexistent tumid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient, with symptom improvement noted after hydroxychloroquine treatment.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, treatment with anifrolumab led to significant improvement in symptoms for a 52-year-old woman with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, including resolution of chronic lupus headaches resistant to previous therapies.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, two patients with polyautoimmunity and difficult-to-treat lupus erythematosus experienced significant symptom improvement after adding anifrolumab to their regimen, suggesting its potential as an effective add-on therapy for refractory cutaneous symptoms in autoimmune conditions characterized by elevated interferon alpha activity.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” This article reviews the classification and treatment of cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring for disease progression and reports no new clinical results.
This study found that in the Indian population, SLE patients with only skin manifestations often had a positive immunological profile, suggesting early identification of disease before systemic symptoms develop.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that lupus erythematosus-specific skin lesions were more common than nonspecific ones and can serve as diagnostic clues, while nonspecific lesions were more often linked to systemic disease.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review summarizes the clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathological features of alopecia types associated with cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus and explores their links to disease activity, but it reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” This article discusses various patterns of hair loss associated with lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of identifying the specific type to aid in classifying systemic lupus erythematosus.
12 citations
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This review discusses the prenatal care guidelines for women with systemic lupus erythematosus and emphasizes the need for disease activity control to reduce maternal and fetal complications; it reports no new results.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.
November 2021 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” This descriptive study reported that Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus was the most prevalent subtype, highlighting distinct clinical and pathological features among Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus subtypes.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
October 2024 in “Reumatizam” This paper describes that approximately 80% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus develop skin changes over time, highlighting the prevalence of skin involvement in this autoimmune condition.
149 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, reporting no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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October 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study reports that generalized discoid lupus erythematosus is a recognized canine variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, resembling its human counterpart, with varied treatment responses and common relapses.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” This review discusses the spectrum of lupus erythematosus conditions, specifically focusing on the different forms of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, and reports no clinical results.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of overlapping syndromes including SLE, RA, and AAV in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus, noting the persistent role of prior viral infection remains unclear.