Many patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus experience hair loss and nail problems, which are important for diagnosis and treatment.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
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September 2019 Managing severe infections in SLE patients requires tailored treatment strategies.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
December 2023 in “Intisari Sains Medis” SLE and DM can coexist but are rare and need careful evaluation.
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
July 2023 in “Annals of African Medicine” Proper periodontal treatment with xenograft effectively manages aggressive periodontitis in SLE patients.
December 2017 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil” Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
January 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry” An 18-year-old girl improved with treatment after being diagnosed with both Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Celiac Disease.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.
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April 2016 in “Medicine” SLE patients with Evans syndrome often show blood issues and need careful monitoring and treatment.
A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Educating primary care doctors and improving referrals to rheumatologists can reduce delays in treating lupus patients.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
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June 2021 in “Cureus” A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
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May 2019 in “Rheumatology” Tph cells are linked to the severity of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
July 1974 in “Archives of dermatology” The woman's widespread skin condition did not improve despite various treatments.
Certain KIR genes in Indian SLE patients are linked to disease severity and could be biomarkers.
April 2019 in “Abstracts” Adding colchicine stopped the girl's recurring heart issues caused by lupus.
March 2019 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Skin problems are common and early signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and certain immune system markers are important for diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” The new SLICC criteria for diagnosing lupus are more sensitive and accurate than the old criteria.
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.
December 2023 in “Rheumatology quarterly” Skin changes are key for early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
June 2002 in “Surgery (oxford)” The document says that treating burns late focuses on improving function, appearance, and helping patients return to normal life, using both non-surgical and surgical methods.