research Alopecia Areata: A tissue specific autoimmune disease of the hair follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series
People with alopecia areata have higher rates of mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and infections.
research Immunosuppressive therapy in autoimmune disease — A review
Immunosuppressive therapy helps manage autoimmune diseases but carries risks like infection and potential for malignancy.
research Outcome Measures in Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease: Dermatomyositis and Lupus Erythematosus
The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
research Risk of autoimmune diseases in patients with RASopathies: systematic study of humoral and cellular immunity
Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
research Type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) diagnosed in an 87-year-old patient with a concomitant chronic autoimmune urticaria
An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
research AUDIOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN AUTO - IMMUNE SKIN DISEASES : A CLINICAL STUDY OF 124 PATIENTS
People with autoimmune skin diseases often have hearing problems and should get their hearing checked early.
research AN UNUSUAL CASE OF LYMPHOCYTIC ENTEROCOLITIS AND VASCULITIS AS THE INITIAL MANIFESTATION OF SLE
SLE can cause unusual gastrointestinal symptoms, and immunosuppressive therapy can be effective.
research P042 A rare case of constrictive pericarditis with co-existing positive COVID-19: probable autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease
An 80-year-old man with COVID-19 also had constrictive pericarditis, possibly due to an autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease, and improved after surgery.
research Cyclophosphamide: As bad as its reputation? Long-term single centre experience of cyclophosphamide side effects in the treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases
Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.
research THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGES IN POLYAUTOIMMUNITY: ANIFROLUMAB FOR LUPUS ERYTHEMATODES IN OVERLAPPING AUTOIMMUNE SYNDROMES
Anifrolumab may help improve symptoms in patients with overlapping autoimmune diseases.
research THE OCCURRENCE OF DISCOID LUPUS ERYTHROMATOSUS PROGRESSING TO SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, WITH OVERLAPPING ANCA-ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS, AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PRESENTING AS PAPULAR-PURPURIC GLOVE AND SOCK SYNDROME
A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
research Mucocutaneous manifestations in juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a review of literature
Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
research Skin diseases associated with hepatitis C virus: Facts and controversies
Hepatitis C virus can cause skin diseases and dermatologists play a crucial role in identifying these conditions.
research The use of auto-antibody testing in the evaluation of interstitial lung disease (ILD) – A practical approach for the pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) with autoimmune thyroid dysfunction (AITD) as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of the literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research Skin
Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
research The importance of biomedical engineers in the health system
Biomedical engineers are crucial for developing better treatments for chronic and autoimmune diseases.
research Alopecia areata during Interferon Alpha-2b/Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during treatment with specific hepatitis C drugs grew back after stopping the medication.
research Acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp associated with borrelia-infection
A woman's total hair loss was linked to a Borrelia infection and was reversed with appropriate treatment.
research Incidence of adverse cutaneous drug reactions in a Mexican sample: an exploratory study on their association to tumour necrosis factor alpha TNF2 allele
Mexican patients had a lower incidence of skin reactions to drugs and no significant link between these reactions and the TNF2 gene variant.
research Azathioprine‐induced severe myelosuppression accompanied by massive hair loss and painful oral ulcer in an autoimmune hepatitis patient with NUDT15 minor variant: A case report
Genetic testing is crucial before giving azathioprine to avoid severe side effects.
research A Real‐World Disproportionality Analysis of Avacopan in Anti‐Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Associated Vasculitis: Insights From FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Avacopan may cause unexpected side effects, so early monitoring is important.
research Alopecia areata: a comprehensive review of clinical, immunologic, and genetic perspectives
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, with no cure yet, but research may lead to new treatments.
research Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata: Coincidence or a True Association?
The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.
research A Case of Hemi‐Isaac's Syndrome
A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
research Generalized maculopapular rash and fever
The man was diagnosed with lupus and improved with treatment.
research Cutaneous reactions to recombinant cytokine therapy
Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.
research Disease-Modifying Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis: Strategies For Optimizing Management
A comprehensive approach to educating patients and managing side effects is crucial for improving adherence to multiple sclerosis treatments and patient quality of life.
research Azathioprine
Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.