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This study found that self-reported alopecia was common in lupus patients, often characterized by changes in hair texture and volume, and was associated with anti-Ro antibodies and significant anxiety.

Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.

This study suggests elevated homocysteine levels may serve as a biomarker for disease severity and vascular risk in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, indicating potential therapeutic benefits from B-vitamin supplementation and lifestyle changes.

This case report describes a 30-year-old woman with severe hypoalbuminemia related to suspected SLE, who showed improvement in albumin levels after three days of treatment including IV albumin and dietary protein.

This study reported that platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was beneficial for patients with alopecia totalis, helping them reduce reliance on oral immunosuppressants.

This source discusses androgenetic alopecia, noting that male patients may transition from topical minoxidil to its systemic form or from finasteride to dutasteride for potentially better results, while female patients might require extensive lab testing to identify hyperandrogenism due to environmental triggers.

Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.

This case report describes a 21-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed lupus nephritis in the context of thrombotic microangiopathy, including a rare presentation of cryoglobulin-like thrombi.

This article reviews treatment strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, specifically recommending letrozole for infertility, while also discussing lifestyle changes and other potential therapies, and reports no new research findings.

This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia were prescribed more topical treatments like minoxidil compared to men, who were more often given systemic therapies.

This article discusses various pruritic dermatoses that can occur during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of physician skill in diagnosing and treating these conditions; it reports no new findings.

This review discusses various skin conditions linked with chronic kidney disease and highlights effective treatments but does not provide new clinical results.

This review discusses various causes and treatments of scalp pruritus, distinguishing between conditions with primary skin lesions and those without, but provides no new clinical results.

Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.

This chapter reviews various hair disorders, focusing on androgenetic and scarring alopecias, and discusses management strategies, but presents no new research findings.

In this review, researchers discussed the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of metformin and hypothesized that its topical application could benefit those with alopecia areata, given its effects on immune pathways, hair regrowth, and autoimmune disease management.

In this study, prolonged systemic administration of 17β-estradiol in castrated male mice delayed wound healing by inhibiting re-epithelialization and reducing collagen accumulation, with estrogen receptor-α likely mediating this effect.

This study found that the decision board is a reliable and valid tool for assessing treatment preferences in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, who tended to favor oral medication due to concerns about side effects.

This study found that patients with lupus nephritis experience a greater overall burden than those with systemic lupus erythematosus without nephritis, particularly impacting areas such as family planning, professional life, disease features, medication usage, and quality of life.

This article discusses psoriasis, highlighting its common triggers, such as trauma and infections, and potential treatment options ranging from topical therapies to systemic medications like methotrexate for severe cases.

This study found that sensor-controlled scalp cooling was effective in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy, particularly in premenopausal patients and those without systemic comorbidities or additional medications.

This review provides a comprehensive look at injectable treatments like PRP, stem cells, and exosomes for hair regrowth, highlighting their potential to minimize systemic and localized side effects associated with conventional medications, and improve patient care by stimulating natural hair growth.

This review highlights the available and investigational anti-androgen treatments for female pattern hair loss in the US, noting their limitations and the potential for fewer systemic side effects with topical options compared to oral medications.

In this study, researchers observed an increased incidence of pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium among COVID-19 patients, potentially linked to psychological stress, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress, with reduced anagenic expression of proteoglycans suggested as a mediating mechanism.

Transfollicular drug delivery can improve medication absorption through hair follicles.

This review discusses inflammatory and medication-related nephrocutaneous disease associations and emphasizes the importance of timely referral to nephrology for early management, but it reports no new clinical results.

This article discusses various hematologic issues in systemic lupus erythematosus, including anaemia and thrombocytopenia, and examines treatment approaches like B-cell depletion and complement inhibition, without reporting new clinical results.

This case report describes a physician's journey with systemic lupus erythematosus, illustrating the disease's impact on their professional life and treatment experiences, ultimately informing their holistic patient care approach.

A young woman with a rare fungal infection showed significant improvement after treatment with antifungal medication.

This case report describes a rare and severe systemic reaction to red tattoo ink, including erythroderma, alopecia universalis, anhidrosis, and vitiligo, highlighting significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.