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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Managing myasthenia gravis is crucial and does not worsen primary Sjögren's syndrome.
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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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July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Understanding sex and gender differences can improve personalized dermatology care.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” Accurate ANA testing is crucial for early lupus diagnosis and treatment.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
June 2017 in “Poster presentations” All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar safety profiles.
Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
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.
January 2021 in “International journal of medical science and health research” A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
January 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Semaglutide may help some skin disorders but can also cause skin issues.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Pincer nails are rare in lupus patients and may be managed conservatively.
August 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” A 17-year-old girl with lupus had vocal cord paralysis but improved with treatment.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively managing hair loss in lupus and alopecia areata.
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May 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Depression and skin autoimmune diseases are linked, needing combined care for better treatment.
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
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December 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Biologics and small molecules can effectively treat inflammatory nail disorders, but personalized treatment plans are important.
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March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
March 2025 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” Cyclophosphamide is preferred for severe cases in pediatric rheumatology and nephrology despite its side effects.
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January 2026 in “GigaScience” Cell Journey is a tool for better 3D visualization of cell changes over time.
January 2010 in “USFEU Scientific Library (Ural State Forest Engineering University)” Grooved microneedles made from hyaluronic acid can deliver drugs into the skin with 98% accuracy.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Brain fog in lupus is common, worrying, and often not treated properly.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus significantly affects men's self-image, with many struggling to fulfill traditional masculine roles.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
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June 2013 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Methotrexate plus prednisolone had the fewest serious side effects.
Patients with acute and subacute skin lupus respond faster to belimumab than those with chronic skin lupus.
Lupus nephritis patients face more challenges in family planning, work, symptoms, medication, and quality of life than those without it.
Lupus severely affects daily life, work, and mental health, with many experiencing frequent flares and medication side-effects.