May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Treating alopecia areata is difficult due to limited approved treatments, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
Neuropsychiatric lupus is a severe form of lupus that needs strong treatment to improve life quality.
Naproxen can cause serious lung issues, but high-dose aspirin might be safer.
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February 2020 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
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July 2021 in “Health & Medical Journal” Men with systemic lupus erythematosus often have more severe symptoms but can respond well to treatment.
April 2019 in “Abstracts” Adding colchicine stopped the girl's recurring heart issues caused by lupus.
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November 2022 in “Journal of autoimmunity” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
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October 2022 in “Rheumato” A young woman with severe symptoms was diagnosed with SLE and improved significantly after treatment.
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September 2019 Managing severe infections in SLE patients requires tailored treatment strategies.
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April 2022 in “Rheumatology” Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” Lupus can be a rare cause of high calcium levels in the blood.
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May 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.
August 2013 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, including skin reactions, stroke, muscle disorders, tongue swelling, hair loss in women, and liver failure.
44 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No treatment is completely effective for alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis.
39 citations,
October 2012 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Triamcinolone injections for headaches can cause skin thinning and hair loss.
34 citations,
November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
29 citations,
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.
16 citations,
April 2016 in “Medicine” Early treatment and regular check-ups are crucial for lupus patients to prevent progression and improve outcomes.
9 citations,
July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may worsen symptoms in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man developed a skin reaction from metronidazole, which improved after stopping the drug and starting steroids.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman lost all her hair after mild COVID-19, but it started to regrow after treatment with a specific medication.
1 citations,
January 2022 Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of endocrine and non-endocrine autoimmune diseases.