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Upadacitinib effectively treated a patient with multiple inflammatory conditions.
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Belimumab effectively controls SLE disease activity and reduces steroid use.
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Tofacitinib significantly improved hair loss and lesions in a patient with overlapping autoimmune disorders.
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