IL-26 has antimicrobial and pro-inflammatory effects in the chronic skin condition Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
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January 2022 in “Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging” Levofloxacin and metronidazole reduce inflammation and speed up healing in gingival wounds.
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January 2012 in “PubMed” Anti-MND antibodies are present in various diseases, not just PBC, and their levels don't correlate with disease activity or skin symptoms.
September 2017 in “Griffith Research Online (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)” Blocking IL-17 can reduce joint inflammation in Ross River Virus infections.
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
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February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
January 2021 in “American journal of dermatological research and reviews” The muscle damage was caused by T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia, not dermatomyositis.
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 4-year-old girl with a rare lupus condition was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids, leading to full recovery and hair regrowth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
Scalp lesions in discoid lupus are more common in women and linked to other autoimmune diseases.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.
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May 2023 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” IL-15 and TNF-α levels are higher in alopecia areata patients, especially in alopecia totalis.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists should recognize diverse discoid lupus signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
December 2019 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Small bowel lesions in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome persist despite steroid treatment.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” The L412F variant of TLR3 is linked to skin infections, more viral infections, and autoimmune issues.
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January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Different rheumatological diseases can cause specific skin problems.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
October 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 16-year-old boy's facial condition improved with doxycycline, suggesting an immune response to hair follicle damage.
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April 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Antituberculous drugs improved symptoms in a woman with lupus and myositis.
October 2025 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” Lupus pneumonitis can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or tuberculosis, so consider lupus in similar cases for proper treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2014 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” The cat's skin condition was resistant to treatment and did not improve.
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March 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab improved folliculitis decalvans in most patients.
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April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.