In this multicenter study, belimumab effectively reduced disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus patients with joint and skin manifestations, showing significant improvement in acute and subacute skin types earlier than in chronic types, while no significant benefit was observed for nonspecific skin manifestations.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this case report, a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and exfoliative erythroderma achieved complete remission with systemic corticosteroids and long-term hydroxychloroquine.
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus experienced disease exacerbation after the first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but tolerated the second dose without adverse reactions.
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January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, a 63-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy developed drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus after taking Dupilumab for chronic hand dermatitis.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” This study discusses a rare case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus induced by nab-paclitaxel, a complication scarcely reported in existing literature related to paclitaxel use.
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August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, oral calcium pantothenate was associated with improvement in the inflammatory phase of discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp, with the most marked response observed in subacute cases.
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” This case study reports the first known instance of isolated sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus potentially induced by long-term nitrofurantoin therapy, with effective treatment using topical steroids and hydroxychloroquine.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case study describes a rare instance of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the chin, highlighting the effectiveness of using dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy for accurate diagnosis and monitoring, which led to significant lesion improvement with corticosteroid and immunomodulatory treatment over 19 weeks.
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September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article outlines manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, noting rapid joint symptom improvement with corticosteroids and antimalarial drug responsiveness for skin symptoms, and links anti-Ro with photosensitive rash and subacute lupus.
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This review discusses the various common, rare, and unusual skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, reporting no new clinical findings.
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February 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” This article discusses the distinct skin findings associated with lupus erythematosus, noting that some are specific to lupus while others are nonspecific and occur with various diseases; it reports no new results.
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July 2000 in “Lupus” This study found that chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus with discoid lesions was the most common skin manifestation among patients with lupus erythematosus, while nonspecific skin lesions were linked to systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly during active disease phases.
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November 2004 in “Lupus” This article reviews the current ACR classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting their dermatologic limitations, and proposes guidelines for a study to update these criteria.
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March 2001 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes the cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus, noting both non-specific and disease-specific lesions, and highlights the role of skin biopsies and treatments available for cutaneous LE.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that while the CLASI is generally useful for assessing disease activity and damage in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, it may not accurately reflect all subtypes, indicating a need for revision.
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March 2001 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report highlights the complexity of lupus erythematosus/lichen planus overlap syndrome, noting a high potential for progression to systemic lupus erythematosus.
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews historical uses of the term "lupus" for various skin disorders but provides no new clinical findings.
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November 2021 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study described the clinical and pathologic characteristics of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus, noting that chronic cutaneous lupus was most common, with photosensitivity as a prevalent symptom.
July 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Case Reports” This case report describes a 27-year-old female diagnosed with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, who experienced improvement in symptoms following treatment, including fading of skin lesions.
November 2021 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” This descriptive study reported that Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus was the most prevalent subtype, highlighting distinct clinical and pathological features among Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus subtypes.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the classification, pathogenesis, and treatment options for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2018 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews clinical and histopathological aspects of cutaneous lupus erythematosus and its treatment, emphasizing the importance of photoprotection and outlining current therapies, but reports no new experimental results.
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September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review describes the types of skin lesions associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, discussing their histopathological features, serologic associations, pathogenesis, and prognostic implications.
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September 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that cutaneous signs such as chilblains and urticaria were notably common in British patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, while subacute cutaneous lesions were less frequent.
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August 1946 in “Archives of dermatology” This case presentation describes an adult with tinea capitis and related symptoms who was found to have a Trichophyton gypseum infection.
November 2024 in “PubMed” This case report describes an 18-month-old boy who developed a rare phototoxic skin reaction to terbinafine, likely triggered by sunlight exposure, which resolved after treatment with corticosteroid cream and sun avoidance.
November 2025 in “Reumatismo” In this study, the choice between Belimumab and Anifrolumab for treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was mainly influenced by the clinical features of the disease, such as chronic-active or relapsing-remitting courses and specific manifestations like cutaneous involvement or arthritis.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study observed that the choice between using Belimumab and Anifrolumab for treating active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was mainly based on clinical phenotype, with Anifrolumab linked to chronic-active disease and Belimumab associated with relapsing-remitting disease.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses approaches to diagnosing and managing cutaneous manifestations of lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results.