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January 1978 in “JAMA” Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.
A 29-year-old woman was diagnosed with ANA-negative Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) presenting with segmental hyalinizing vasculitis and valvular heart disease. Despite the absence of antinuclear antibodies, her symptoms and clinical findings, including painful skin ulcers, joint pain, fever, and heart issues, met the criteria for SLE. Treatment with hydroxychloroquine, methylprednisolone, and desoximethasone cream led to significant clinical improvement and complete resolution of skin ulcers after 6 months, highlighting the importance of early recognition and aggressive therapy in this rare SLE subset.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
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December 2021 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” The study "Clinical Characteristics of Female Patterned Hair Loss in Patients Attending Hair Clinic in Thailand" provides an analysis of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) among patients in Thailand. It highlights the prevalence, clinical features, and potential contributing factors of FPHL in this population. The research underscores the importance of understanding regional and demographic variations in FPHL to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies. The study also references various related works, including the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in different populations and the potential link between hair loss and factors such as iron deficiency and cardiovascular risk.