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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.
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September 2024 in “Arthritis & Rheumatology” Type I interferons may help treat skin issues in lupus and dermatomyositis.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Anifrolumab significantly improved skin lesions and hair regrowth in severe discoid lupus.
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May 2023 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a lupus patient with alopecia.
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March 2019 in “Scandinavian journal of rheumatology” Doctors should consider comedonic discoid lupus erythematosus to avoid misdiagnosis.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” The 2012 criteria are better for diagnosing atypical lupus cases.
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March 2022 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Doctors should consider SLE in males even if antinuclear antibody tests are negative.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Medicine” Timely diagnosis and aggressive treatment with high-dose steroids and B-cell depletion therapies are effective for severe acute cutaneous lupus.
April 2026 in “International Journal of High Dilution Research - ISSN 1982-6206” Homeopathy may help hair regrowth in scarring alopecia from Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
October 2025 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat scalp Discoid Lupus and restore hair.
September 2025 in “Mansoura Journal of Chemistry” Blood and urine markers are important for diagnosing lupus in children.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists should recognize diverse discoid lupus signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
May 2025 in “Journal of Diverse Medical Research Medicosphere” More research is needed to understand and manage angioedema in pregnant women with lupus.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a higher risk of skin cancer and other cancers.
July 2024 in “Biomolecular and Health Science Journal” Mycophenolic acid effectively improved hair and nail growth in a lupus patient.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
October 2023 in “Journal of Integrative Medicine and Research” Vitiligo and lupus can occur together, requiring careful treatment to manage both conditions.
August 2023 in “Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas” The patient with lupus and hair loss improved with oral and topical minoxidil.
Scalp lesions in discoid lupus are more common in women and linked to other autoimmune diseases.
November 2021 in “Circulation” SCAD can indicate ANA-negative lupus, especially in women with unusual symptoms.
September 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Systemic lupus erythematosus caused severe abdominal issues in a Sudanese woman.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
June 2015 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is very challenging.
Oral contraceptives can affect skin and hair, improve acne, but may cause pigmentation, dermatitis, and other conditions.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
100 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.