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People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.

Biologics and small molecules can effectively treat inflammatory nail disorders, but personalized treatment plans are important.

Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.

Cyclophosphamide is preferred for severe cases in pediatric rheumatology and nephrology despite its side effects.

A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.

Cell Journey is a tool for better 3D visualization of cell changes over time.

Grooved microneedles made from hyaluronic acid can deliver drugs into the skin with 98% accuracy.

Lupus significantly affects men's self-image, with many struggling to fulfill traditional masculine roles.

Brain fog in lupus is common, worrying, and often not treated properly.

Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.

Methotrexate plus prednisolone had the fewest serious side effects.

Anifrolumab improves quality of life and reduces steroid use in lupus patients.

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.

Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.

Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is very challenging.

Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for children with rheumatic diseases.

Most patients successfully switched from the original adalimumab to a biosimilar with few reverting due to reduced effectiveness or side effects.

A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.

It's unclear if COVID-19 vaccination causes SLE; more research is needed.

Patients need better information about the risks of long-term steroid use.

Low dose methotrexate does not increase hair fall and may reduce it.

Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.

Methotrexate dose has little effect on its toxicity when used with adalimumab for early rheumatoid arthritis.

Specialist nurses play a crucial role in managing lupus and empowering patients.

The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.

The updated criteria improve the accuracy of diagnosing lupus.

A woman got a skin rash from taking aceclofenac, which went away after she stopped the drug.

The new criteria for classifying lupus are more accurate and comprehensive.