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In this retrospective cohort study of individuals diagnosed with late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus after age 80, most were women, joint and skin issues were prevalent, average survival was 4.5 years, and men had notably lower survival rates with higher mortality.

This article reviews the classification and treatment of cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring for disease progression and reports no new clinical results.

This study found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus often experience oral mucosal pathologies, with oral ulcers being the most common, and observed significant associations between oral and systemic manifestations.

This study found that all examined biomarkers and clinical features were elevated in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, particularly ANA and Anti-dsDNA autoantibodies, but no single biomarker was sensitive or specific enough for diagnosis.

This study found that among 26 pregnant patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common pregnancy complication was intrauterine growth restriction.

This paper reports a rare case where AL amyloidosis presented as isolated scalp alopecia, underscoring the importance of considering systemic amyloidosis in the differential diagnosis of alopecia.

In this study, NKG2D polymorphism was not linked to increased susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus among Egyptian patients living in the Suez Canal area.

Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.

In this study of SLE patients in North-East India, oral ulcers were reported as the most common cutaneous manifestation, followed by malar rash and photosensitivity.

This study found that hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are the most reliable skin markers for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome in women and suggest a need for further evaluation of possible metabolic issues.

This article discusses the distribution of extracellular matrix molecules in human hair follicles and reports no new results.

In this study, alopecia areata patients treated with diphencyprone showed a significant increase in CD8 lymphocytes around hair bulbs, which may be associated with hair regrowth.

This study found that Black patients with discoid lupus erythematosus had significantly worse CLASI damage scores and higher odds for dyspigmentation, scalp involvement, and scarring alopecia compared to non-Black patients.

In this study, OCT showed strong nuclear binding in certain skin cells, suggesting similar genomic effects to vitamin D with potential therapeutic benefits due to its lower calcaemic effect.

This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.

In this retrospective study, low-dose methotrexate was observed to be effective and well-tolerated in treating recalcitrant alopecia areata multiplex, achieving complete or near-complete hair regrowth in about 90% of patients despite some experiencing elevated liver enzymes and gastrointestinal discomfort.

This review discusses how environmental factors like lifestyle, nutrition, and vitamin deficiencies may influence autoimmune diseases such as MS, SLE, and AA, highlighting associations with vitamin D levels and dietary interventions, but notes a lack of conclusive evidence for their roles in disease pathogenesis.

This case report describes the first known instance of hereditary choreiform disorder associated with and aggravated by systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the need for vigilance in diagnosing co-existing autoimmune conditions.

This review discusses the pathogenesis and clinical features of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential links to fibrosing alopecia and suggesting the need for combined therapeutic approaches; it reports no new clinical results.

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.

This review discusses various management methods for adolescents with PCOS, highlighting lifestyle modifications and pharmaceuticals like metformin and oral contraceptives, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize individualized treatment plans.

In this case report, a 13-year-old girl with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus experienced rare ischemic vaso-occlusive retinopathy as a first symptom, and early interventions improved her visual acuity and fever but did not fully restore vision.

In this study, researchers found that patients with alopecia areata who had nail involvement or a history of autoimmune disease showed significantly higher red cell distribution width levels.

This review discusses diagnostic approaches for childhood skin diseases with fever through clinical observations and covers recent advances in understanding the pathogenesis and epidemiology of related infections, without reporting new clinical results.

Olive leaf extract may help reduce aging signs in postmenopausal women.

This study found that capillaroscopic patterns varied among patients with systemic scleroderma, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia, suggesting potential microcirculation disturbances; however, no correlations were observed with serum angiogenic markers.

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.

This article reviews the hormonal and medication-related factors associated with acne development but does not present new research findings.

This review highlights the importance of recognizing mucocutaneous lesions in diagnosing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, noting that these lesions often improve with controlled lupus and can indicate disease activity.

This study found that topical finasteride and flutamide both significantly reduced sebaceous gland growth and decreased prostatic weights in hamsters, indicating systemic effects despite local application.