Higher EULAR/ACR scores in SLE patients predict more organ damage.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
March 2023 in “Revista română de reumatologie” Skin problems are common in lupus, often appearing first, with various types and treatments, and careful monitoring is important for diagnosis and management.
December 2025 in “Cureus” SLE can occur in young males and cause knee pain.
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September 2017 in “Reumatología Clínica” Leflunomide and methotrexate are equally effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” Accurate ANA testing is crucial for early lupus diagnosis and treatment.
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April 2019 in “Reumatología Clínica (English Edition)” Leflunomide and methotrexate are similarly effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.
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March 2021 in “Rheumatology and Immunology Research” Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus commonly experience oral ulcers, arthritis, alopecia, skin rash, and nephritis.
Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.
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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.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that is hard to diagnose due to unclear clinical criteria.
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January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.
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June 2021 in “Cureus” A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” Most patients with rheumatoid arthritis continued methotrexate treatment over two years, but those who stopped and restarted experienced more side effects and less improvement.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” New-onset fibromyalgia after COVID-19 is poorly understood and needs more research.
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June 2025 in “Medicina” Early diagnosis using eye tests and lab markers can improve treatment for pediatric Sjögren's syndrome.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Patients with Systemic Sclerosis have much higher levels of GDF-15, which could help predict organ involvement and guide treatment.
November 2025 in “Pacific Journal of Medical Research” Skin issues are common in lupus patients, highlighting the need for thorough skin checks.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.
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June 2020 in “Open access rheumatology” A patient with Rhupus was diagnosed with Rowell syndrome and treated with various medications.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” Low free thyroxine (FT4) is common in young lupus patients and needs quick diagnosis and treatment.
December 2023 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)” Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.
Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.
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December 2022 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The machine learning model accurately predicts Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Omani patients.
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August 2022 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” SLE patients experience two patterns of non-inflammatory symptoms: intermittent and persistent.
September 2024 in “Cureus” Early detection and targeted management are crucial for better outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.