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GlossarySjogren's syndrome

autoimmune disorder causing dry eyes and mouth

Sjogren's syndrome, also known as Sicca syndrome, is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. This leads to symptoms such as dry eyes and dry mouth, and it can also affect other organs and systems, including the skin, joints, and nervous system.

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research Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Associated with Alopecia Totalis and Sjögren Syndrome

6 citations, April 2012 in “Muscle & nerve”

Recognizing the link between certain autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions can improve diagnosis and treatment.

research Efficacy of Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Universal Alopecia Areata and Primary Sjögren Syndrome

April 2023 in “Dermato”

Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.

research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review

28 citations, November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

research Clinical Significance of Dense Fine Speckled Pattern in Anti-nuclear Antibody Test Using Indirect Immunofluorescence Method

28 citations, April 2009 in “Annals of laboratory medicine”

The dense fine speckled pattern in ANA tests is common in autoimmune diseases, challenging previous beliefs that it was unrelated.

Immunohistochemical Insight Into the Association Between the Collapse of Immune Privilege in the Sweat Gland and Syringotropic Immune Cell Infiltrates in Collagen Diseases

research Immunohistochemical Insight Into the Association Between the Collapse of Immune Privilege in the Sweat Gland and Syringotropic Immune Cell Infiltrates in Collagen Diseases

September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The study found that sweat glands normally suppress immune responses, but this is disrupted in certain skin diseases, possibly contributing to their development.

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