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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.
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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.
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
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September 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be an initial symptom of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.
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March 2022 in “Cureus” A woman with lupus and systemic sclerosis developed severe acne that didn't improve with treatment and died from pneumonia and septic shock.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A child with low platelets and anemia was later found to have lupus.
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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.
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January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” 42% of SLE patients had thyroid issues, mostly hypothyroidism.
Systemic lupus erythematosus is diagnosed earlier in males than females.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Children with systemic lupus erythematosus have different skin symptoms than adults.
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Autoimmune conditions can be linked to trichoepitheliomas, with treatment focusing on cosmetic concerns.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Health and Medicine” Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
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 treatment improves quality of life and reduces disease activity and steroid use in SLE patients.
Patients with acute and subacute skin lupus respond faster to belimumab than those with chronic skin lupus.
Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.
Hair chemicals don't cause SLE but may increase skin issues in those with SLE.
April 2024 in “African Journal of Biological Sciences” The patient with lupus and Degos' disease showed significant improvement with treatment.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tofacitinib successfully treated vitiligo in a patient with lupus without side effects.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
December 2023 in “Intisari Sains Medis” SLE and DM can coexist but are rare and need careful evaluation.
Health care providers should address the emotional challenges of SLE patients with comprehensive care.
Fungal infections can cause hair loss in lupus patients and should be considered even if rare.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
October 2023 in “F1000Research” TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
October 2023 in “CHEST Journal” Early recognition and treatment of severe SLE symptoms can improve outcomes.