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.
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February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” This case study described a 16-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus and trisomy X, suggesting that these patients might be at higher risk for avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
This review discusses the generally well-tolerated use of PRP and microneedling, detailing mild adverse events like transient pain and rare severe complications such as irreversible blindness, emphasizing the need for proper technique and precautions to prevent these issues.
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January 2007 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This review discusses the long-term cutaneous and ocular complications from sulfur mustard exposure in the Iranian population, identifying pruritus and malignant changes as significant issues and highlighting eye surface damage leading to visual decline.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Internal Medicine” This study found that depression and anxiety are common in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus and are associated with increased disease activity and specific complications like hair loss and cardiac issues.
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February 2021 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” This case study describes hair loss as a potential late complication of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, observed in a 7-year-old girl who developed Telogen effluvium 73 days post-diagnosis.
August 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, researchers described a 16-year-old girl with severe systemic lupus erythematosus whose symptoms improved following treatment with steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and rituximab, highlighting that early diagnosis and treatment may lead to better outcomes in managing SLE.
Hair loss can happen after severe H1N1 flu but usually grows back in 4 months.
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January 2021 in “Biology” This study documented a variety of skin lesions in COVID-19 patients, indicating that skin rashes might be an early or sole symptom of the disease.
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December 2022 in “PubMed” This article reviews the potential causes of post-COVID telogen effluvium, attributing it to both inflammatory responses to SARS-CoV-2 and psychosocial stress, and suggests that hair recovery may occur without specific treatment.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses lesser-known concerns in transgender dermatology, including neovaginal issues, neoplastic and autoimmune conditions, and the effects of unapproved injectable substances, but reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that squamous cell carcinomas of the scalp can become extraordinarily aggressive, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and careful use of treatment strategies like wide excision and radiation therapy.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Immunology” This case report highlights that diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a rare but severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, posing diagnostic challenges and necessitating urgent treatment to potentially improve patient outcomes.
February 2021 in “Indonesian Journal of Perinatology” This study found that among 26 pregnant patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common pregnancy complication was intrauterine growth restriction.
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April 2018 in “Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This review discusses the prenatal care guidelines for women with systemic lupus erythematosus and emphasizes the need for disease activity control to reduce maternal and fetal complications; it reports no new results.
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January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” In this study, SLE was found to be uncommon among patients with rheumatological complaints in Uganda, with a notable overlap with rheumatoid arthritis and frequent presentation of complications.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report suggests that the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may induce systemic lupus erythematosus exacerbation, as observed in a 41-year-old woman who experienced worsened skin symptoms and other complications after vaccination.
April 2026 in “The National Medical Journal of India” This case report highlights a 42-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who exhibited fundus changes indicating retinal vasculitis, underlining the importance of regular ocular fundus examinations for early detection of severe disease complications.
January 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This report describes a case of digital gangrene as an early manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a 56-year-old man, highlighting it as a rare complication of late-onset SLE.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” This case report illustrates that prompt diagnosis and treatment of myositis in an SLE patient can lead to symptom resolution and highlights this condition as a rare SLE complication.
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.
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June 2011 in “Lupus” This study found that male patients with systemic lupus erythematosus had a higher prevalence of certain complications like thromboses and nephropathy than female patients, suggesting gender influences the disease's clinical expression.
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study emphasizes the importance of regular dental check-ups for patients undergoing systemic treatments for psoriatic disease, as it helps prevent oral complications associated with these medications. It recommends collaboration between dermatologists and oral health specialists to effectively manage and communicate these risks.
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February 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report highlights the missed diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus in a pregnant woman, leading to her death despite treatment efforts after cesarean section and epidural anesthesia complications.
November 2025 in “Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine” This case report observed that a patient experienced worsening alopecia and scarring after medical ozone therapy, with subsequent improvement following surgical intervention and systemic hyperbaric oxygenation.
January 2019 in “Lung India” This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus whose initial presentation involved rare and severe respiratory and hematological complications, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment approaches.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” This case study reports the rare occurrence of widespread soft-tissue calcification in a young patient with SLE, suggesting that 99mTe-phosphate compounds could help diagnose this complication.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed calcinosis cutis, a rare complication characterized by calcified deposits in her legs, requiring surgical intervention and ongoing medical treatment due to infection.
November 2025 in “Clinics and Practice” This case report describes a rare and severe systemic reaction to red tattoo ink, including erythroderma, alopecia universalis, anhidrosis, and vitiligo, highlighting significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” In this case report, the use of ocrelizumab in the second trimester of a high-risk pregnancy with active juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus resulted in a successful birth without complications, although its safety in pregnancy remains unlicensed and further evaluation is needed.