33 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Lichen planus is linked to several autoimmune diseases.
25 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Catalytic antibodies are early indicators and active participants in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.
February 2026 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Lymphoma should be considered in unusual scalp hair loss cases, as treatment can work but may lead to severe complications.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Early detection of Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome is key for better management.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Health and Medicine” Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
52 citations
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September 2021 in “Kidney International” COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” 42% of SLE patients had thyroid issues, mostly hypothyroidism.
107 citations
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November 2008 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Fibromyalgia slightly more common in SLE patients but doesn't affect SLE activity assessments.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies (Medical University Varna)” Skin symptoms are common in lupus patients in Antananarivo.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cyclosporine cleared a woman's resistant skin condition quickly and kept it away for over a year.
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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
October 2022 in “JAAD international” Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
38 citations
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May 2017 in “Medical Science Monitor” Myositis in lupus patients is linked to skin rash, hair loss, blood issues, and high disease activity.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with lymphoma had a rare skin rash on her scalp and forehead, which was hard to diagnose but responded well to treatment.
January 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” IV cyclophosphamide effectively treated severe lupus nephritis in Indian patients, but longer follow-up is needed.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” Skin and mucous symptoms are key for diagnosing autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
4 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
October 2023 in “F1000Research” TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
35 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new variant of lichen planopilaris causing diffuse hair thinning was identified.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients are more likely to develop systemic lupus erythematosus.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
Hair chemicals don't cause SLE but may increase skin issues in those with SLE.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman with Rhupus and Rowell syndrome was treated successfully with medication adjustments.