33 citations
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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.
117 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that while no effective treatment exists for frontal fibrosing alopecia, oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors showed the most promise, inducing a good clinical response in 45% of patients.
23 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil and hydroxychloroquine for treating lichen planopilaris and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article reports a case of Rowell syndrome in a woman with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that appeared to be triggered by COVID-19 infection, suggesting a potential connection.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review summarizes existing literature on the safety of commonly used dermatologic medications during pregnancy but does not present new clinical findings, aiming to assist physicians with prescribing decisions.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study evaluates the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating lichen planopilaris, suggesting varying success based on a real-life retrospective analysis.
This study suggests that using cell-free dexamethasone-primed stem cell media may offer a promising alternative treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus, showing immunomodulatory benefits and therapeutic efficacy in reducing various complications.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” This report describes a severe COVID-19 case in a patient with SLE and nephritis, where hydroxychloroquine improved outcomes after regular use.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” This case report describes a patient with SLE and COVID-19, where hydroxychloroquine showed a favorable impact on the virus when taken regularly, leading to clinical improvement and discharge after 24 days.
74 citations
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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.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis to improve management strategies, particularly detailing remaining lymphocytic forms and expanding on neutrophilic and mixed types.
44 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study suggests that COVID-19 infection may trigger telogen effluvium, a condition of hair shedding, though medication side effects and pandemic-related stress cannot be excluded as contributing factors.
41 citations
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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.
20 citations
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review provides detailed recommendations for managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus in primary and secondary care but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, lupus panniculitis of the scalp was associated with a high incidence of recurrence and progression to systemic lupus erythematosus, despite various treatments showing complete response within weeks.
16 citations
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report illustrates the risk of skin necrosis in patients with high antiphospholipid antibody levels after stopping anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the necessity for careful monitoring.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This review highlights current treatment options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine have the highest evidence of effectiveness, while other therapies show variable results and need further research.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews frontal fibrosing alopecia, exploring its characteristics, demographics, and associated conditions, and calls for controlled trials due to an increase in worldwide cases; it reports no new findings.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Lara D. Veeken” This study reports the first case of diverse medium-sized visceral arterial aneurysms in a patient with functionally impaired A20, potentially linked to HA20, and its atypical presentation in East Asia.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review highlights available treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine currently have the most evidence supporting their use, while other treatments show variable results and require further study.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Open access rheumatology” This case report reviews the management of Rowell syndrome in a patient initially diagnosed with Rhupus syndrome and highlights their development of erythema multiforme after certain medications.
3 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this case study, calcitriol treatment led to improvement in scleroderma symptoms and partial hair regrowth in a 20-year-old girl after other treatments had failed.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, treatment with anifrolumab led to significant improvement in symptoms for a 52-year-old woman with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, including resolution of chronic lupus headaches resistant to previous therapies.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Clinical Medicine” This case report suggests that Rituximab and high-dose immunosuppressive therapy may be effective for treating severe cutaneous lupus erythematosus like TEN-like ACLE, leading to remission and recovery.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Rheumatology” This report describes a case of juvenile Rhupus syndrome in an 11-year-old girl, emphasizing the condition's rarity and the diagnostic challenges due to overlapping symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” In this case report, a woman with unexplained hair loss and high ANA levels developed systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the importance of monitoring autoantibodies for early lupus detection and management.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report from BIRDEM General Hospital describes a 17-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed a rare form of lupus enteritis affecting her colon and rectum. Her symptoms improved significantly after treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants.