April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help COVID-19 patients with lupus.
April 2021 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Patients with lupus nephritis and COVID-19 can improve with proper treatment.
December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease causing diverse symptoms and major organ involvement.
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November 2022 in “The Egyptian Rheumatologist” Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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June 2020 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss led to discovering she had lupus.
May 2026 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Early diagnosis and coordinated care are crucial for managing lupus effectively.
November 2024 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Glucocorticoid treatment in lupus can cause oral lesions, which need early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
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June 2020 in “Lupus” Early treatment with the right dose of stem cells can reduce lupus symptoms.
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August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Pericardiocentesis and immunosuppressants effectively treat cardiac tamponade in pregnant women with SLE.
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March 2022 in “Medicine” Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” High homocysteine levels in lupus may increase inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” Telitacicept helped stabilize complement levels in a patient with lupus and thyroid cancer.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Educating primary care doctors and improving referrals to rheumatologists can reduce delays in treating lupus patients.
November 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Platelet-rich plasma injections can help treat hair loss in lupus patients.
February 2024 in “Rheumatology & autoimmunity” Lupus can cause unusual vision problems, so it's important to consider it in such cases.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 vaccines can trigger autoimmune flares but are still beneficial for patients with autoimmune conditions.
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November 2004 in “Medicine” Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
September 2025 in “PeerJ” FCER1A and RGS1 may help diagnose and treat systemic lupus erythematosus.
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October 2020 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Choosing the right tools is crucial for accurately measuring lupus activity and damage.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.
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February 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
May 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Rituximab effectively managed a difficult case of juvenile lupus with complications, reducing the need for steroids.
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July 1977 in “PubMed” SLE affects lungs and kidneys similarly due to immune complexes.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” The new SLICC criteria for diagnosing lupus are more sensitive and accurate than the old criteria.