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Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.

Hair loss led to the diagnosis of Cushing's disease in a patient, showing that hair loss can be a sign of hormonal disorders.

Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.

Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.

Machine learning can predict symptoms and quality of life in chronic skin disease patients using smartphone app data, and shows that app use varies with patient characteristics.

Collaborative care between physicians and pharmacists improved medication management for rheumatoid arthritis without raising costs.

Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.

Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.

Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.

Leflunomide and methotrexate are similarly effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.

PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.

Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.

Most lupus patients in the study experienced hair loss, which greatly affected their mental and social well-being.

Absence of skin rash and low complement C3 levels increase the risk of lupus nephritis.

Selenium supplements can help improve symptoms and metabolic markers in lupus patients.

TikTok videos show that people with Lupus often discuss symptoms and their significant impact on mental health, face diagnostic delays, have mixed views on treatments, and feel isolated despite support.

A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.

Lupus patients on TikTok feel isolated, face medical gaslighting, and prefer non-drug treatments.

Lower GPX4 mRNA levels are linked to higher disease activity and symptoms in lupus patients.

A woman with lupus had unusual symptoms like blisters, skin inflammation, and throat ulcers, which improved with steroid and dapsone treatment.

Accurate diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy requires thorough neurological assessments and MRI.

Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Most pregnancies with SLE resulted in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

Patients need better information about the risks of long-term steroid use.

Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis continued methotrexate treatment over two years, but those who stopped and restarted experienced more side effects and less improvement.

Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.

Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.

The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.

All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar safety profiles.