July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leflunomide may reduce the risk of alopecia areata, while methotrexate, cyclosporine, and rituximab may increase it.
This case report details a 45-year-old woman with SLE who experienced severe leukopenia and hair loss attributed to azathioprine, suggesting the importance of recognizing these potential adverse effects for timely intervention.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, a woman with unexplained hair loss and high ANA levels developed systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring autoantibodies for early lupus detection and management.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” This case report describes the first successful use of telitacicept in treating a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for such conditions.
October 2024 in “Journal of Dental Sciences” This study analyzed research trends in discoid lupus erythematosus, revealing shifting focus areas and highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between dermatology and other fields.
July 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this case study, a 25-year-old presented with symptoms of lupus but tested negative for antinuclear antibodies, complicating diagnosis. The researchers emphasize that comprehensive diagnostic approaches, beyond ANA testing, are vital for effectively identifying and treating lupus nephritis to avoid serious outcomes.
June 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Telitacicept effectively improved hair regrowth in a woman with lupus and alopecia.
In this case study, a 19-year-old woman with Henoch-Schönlein purpura, potentially triggered by hepatitis B vaccination, experienced improved symptoms after correcting low vitamin D levels and undergoing tonsillectomy, demonstrating these interventions may benefit similar patients.
April 2024 in “Rheumatology” This case report describes a 22-year-old woman whose initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus was vision-threatening vaso-occlusive retinopathy, highlighting the need for early identification and multidisciplinary treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This research paper reviews the mechanisms and management of non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs used in dermatology, highlighting their safety profiles and handling during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and vaccination, but does not report specific results on these aspects.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” In this case report, the authors describe a rare association of alopecia universalis with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome in a 3-year-old girl, suggesting a possible genetic and immune-related cause, and note that tofacitinib treatment was ineffective in her case.
October 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” This case report describes a patient with lupus nephritis coexisting with discoid lupus erythematosus and vitiligo, noting improvement in proteinuria and DLE lesions following treatment, while vitiligo lesions persisted.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses various treatments for primary cicatricial alopecia with a focus on early intervention to manage symptoms and improve hair density, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This case study details a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with Lupus Vasculitis, presenting with symptoms like intermittent fever, joint pain, and respiratory issues, after tests revealed specific antibody patterns and reduced complement levels, leading to treatment with steroids, mycophenolate mofetil, and hydroxychloroquine.
January 2023 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that a combination of clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine may be the most effective treatment approach for lichen planopilaris compared to other therapies.
March 2020 in “Annals of internal medicine” This summary from Annals for Educators discusses educational materials on a wide range of topics including methotrexate's adverse effects, therapies for cannabis use disorder, the Hamman sign in physical examination, emotional challenges in medical practice, and renal treatments in lupus nephritis, without providing new clinical results.
This case report details a child with a specific TNFAIP3 mutation manifesting as a severe SLE/SS phenotype, expanding the known phenotype for this genetic variant.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article presents diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for cutaneous lupus erythematosus from the Polish Dermatological Society, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2015 in “British journal of medicine and medical research” This case report describes a patient with systemic sclerosis and severe alopecia areata who experienced complete resolution of hair loss within four months after treatment with topical steroids, minoxidil, and mycophenolate mofetil.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
May 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article discusses cicatricial alopecias, focusing on diagnosis and management strategies, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review describes lichen planopilaris diffuse pattern and recommends topical corticosteroids as a first-line treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” This abstract contains no research findings and pertains only to website navigation and policies.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report found that intense focused skin tightening ultrasound reduced excessive underarm sweating by nearly 80% in two patients and was associated with temporary side effects like tenderness and redness.
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April 2011 in “Pediatric Nephrology” This review discusses recent adult studies on systemic lupus erythematosus treatments and explores their implications for pediatric cases, emphasizing a critical need for more pediatric-focused research.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identifies five compounds, including gemcitabine and methylene blue, that inhibit SADS-CoV and suggests their potential for developing antiviral drugs against future outbreaks.
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March 2022 in “Medicine” This case report described a patient with unilateral branch retinal artery occlusion due to previously undiagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus, where systemic immunotherapy led to significant visual improvement and resolution of macular edema.
This case report describes a pediatric patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 who uniquely also developed membranous glomerulonephritis and alopecia areata, highlighting a rare association of these autoimmune conditions.
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study highlights the need for further research on dysregulated immune and fibrotic pathways in morphea to better understand its pathogenesis and develop new biomarkers and therapies.
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December 2021 in “European Respiratory Review” This review covers the current status of the interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) category, pointing out the need for revision of its criteria to establish it as a standalone diagnostic term, but reports no new clinical findings.