Discoid Lupus And Other Lupus-Related Hair Loss
January 2026
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11 / 11 resultsresearch Nonscarring Alopecia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study with Trichoscopic, Histopathologic, and Immunopathologic Analyses
Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
research Trichoscopic Signs in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Comparative Study with 109 Patients and 305 Healthy Controls
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
research Hair and Scalp Changes in Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
research Hair Camouflage: A Comprehensive Review
Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.
research Validity of Trichoscopy in the Diagnosis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.
research Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss
Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
research A Review of Scalp Camouflaging Agents and Prostheses for Individuals with Hair Loss
Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
research An Atlas of Hair Pathology with Clinical Correlations
The book helps doctors better understand and treat hair disorders due to gaps in their training.
research Severe Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Four Cases
Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
research Cross-Sectional Study of Hair Loss Patterns in 122 Korean Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Frequent Finding of Non-Scarring Patch Alopecia
Most Korean systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced hair loss, often as non-scarring diffuse hair loss, with non-scarring patch alopecia also common.
research Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic and Cutaneous Manifestations
Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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community My experience with 0.25mg Finasteride, Minoxidil induced lupus, and < 10mg RU58841.
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community Been on dut 0.5mg daily for 12 months. I am cooked.
A user took finasteride for six months, then switched to dutasteride for a year, increasing the dosage over time, but hair shedding worsened. Replies suggest the issue is male pattern baldness and DHT-related.
community How many are hyper responders to Finasteride?
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Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
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research Alopecia in lupus: Experience from a tertiary referral centre
Most lupus patients in the study experienced hair loss, which greatly affected their mental and social well-being.