11 citations,
June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.
9 citations,
August 2014 in “Lupus” Early diagnosis and quick treatment are crucial for severe lupus cases.
8 citations,
June 1982 in “Journal of adolescent health care” Teenage girls with Lupus often struggle with the disease's impact on their looks, which may lead them to change their medication without a doctor's advice.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may worsen symptoms in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.
6 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
3 citations,
March 2022 in “Medicine” Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Modern Rheumatology Case Reports” Renal histology is crucial for diagnosing simultaneous SLE and IgG4RD.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
SLE significantly affects daily life, especially through fatigue and joint pain, highlighting the need for better treatments.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” Late onset SLE has different symptoms and antibody profiles compared to young onset SLE.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Rheumato” A young woman with severe symptoms was diagnosed with SLE and improved significantly after treatment.
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
2 citations,
May 2016 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” Systemic lupus erythematosus is managed with lifestyle changes, symptomatic treatments, and careful use of medications to control symptoms and flares.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A child with low platelets and anemia was later found to have lupus.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed earlier in males than females.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pincer nails are rare in lupus patients and may be managed conservatively.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Educating primary care doctors and improving referrals to rheumatologists can reduce delays in treating lupus patients.
October 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Baricitinib improved hair loss and arthritis in a lupus patient.
October 2024 in “Journal of Case Reports in Medical Science” Psychiatric symptoms can be early signs of systemic lupus erythematosus.
August 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” A 17-year-old girl with lupus had vocal cord paralysis but improved with treatment.
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.
Patients with acute and subacute skin lupus respond faster to belimumab than those with chronic skin lupus.
Hair chemicals don't cause SLE but may increase skin issues in those with SLE.