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Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.

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

The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.

New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.

Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.

SLE patients with Evans syndrome often show blood issues and need careful monitoring and treatment.

Anti-SSB antibodies are useful for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus and are linked to specific symptoms.

New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.

A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.

Mycophenolate mofetil may improve lupus nephritis remission more than cyclophosphamide but with uncertain safety.

Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.

The index to ring finger ratio may indicate disease severity in female ankylosing spondylitis patients, but not in males.

Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.

Higher miR-34a levels and the A variant of the MIR-34A gene are linked to increased risk and severity of alopecia areata.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

Most patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus experience fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain.

Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.

Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.

Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.

The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.

Vitiligo affects overall health and self-esteem, needing more research and awareness.

Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.

The document explains the difficulty in diagnosing and treating brain diseases caused by the immune system and stresses the need for quick and accurate tests.

Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.

Higher IL-17A levels indicate more severe alopecia areata.

Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.

Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.

Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.