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November 2024 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Glucocorticoid treatment in lupus can cause oral lesions, which need early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
March 2018 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Transplant patients face higher skin cancer risks due to immunosuppressive therapy, requiring careful skin health monitoring.
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January 2001 in “Critical care clinics” Dietary lipids affect inflammation and are crucial for normal cell function and immune health.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
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November 2018 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Sulfasalazine can cause severe allergic reactions leading to long-term autoimmune issues like hair loss and skin discoloration.
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April 2011 in “Pediatric Nephrology” New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early diagnosis, intensive therapy, and careful follow-up are crucial for managing overlapping TTP and SLE.
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November 2016 in “Medicines” Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A man developed autoimmune issues after a transplant, improved with treatment, but died from leukemia relapse.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Transplant patients on immunosuppressive medications have a higher risk of skin cancer, and managing this involves balancing medication with cancer risk.
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August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.
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January 2020 in “Diabetes” A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that different blood diseases cause specific oral symptoms and require varied treatments to manage these symptoms and improve patient health.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
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November 2023 in “Journal of neurology” A patient with a nerve disorder died from infection complications after developing insulin resistance from a treatment.
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November 1992 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for better outcomes in lymphomatoid granulomatosis.
Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.