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July 2019 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.
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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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October 2016 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Both patients and physicians are often dissatisfied with the control of systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
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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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February 2021 in “Pediatric rheumatology online journal” A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
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June 2020 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss led to discovering she had lupus.
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September 2022 in “F1000Research” Digital gangrene can be an initial symptom of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
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April 2020 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” 42% of SLE patients had thyroid issues, mostly hypothyroidism.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.
COVID-19 vaccines are generally safe for people with lupus, though some may experience mild flare symptoms.
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 “Clinical Case Reports” ANA-negative lupus nephritis can be diagnosed and treated effectively with a comprehensive approach.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower GPX4 mRNA levels are linked to higher disease activity and symptoms in lupus patients.
November 2017 in “Journal of Surgical Academia” Visual field defects in lupus nephritis can be caused by hypertensive retinopathy, not glaucoma or medication toxicity.
December 2025 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” Discoid lupus erythematosus can be mistaken for a skin infection, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a severely impaired quality of life, especially emotionally.
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June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 vaccines can trigger autoimmune flares but are still beneficial for patients with autoimmune conditions.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Catalytic antibodies are early indicators and active participants in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Rheumatology” A woman with lupus developed rare skin growths that went away on their own.
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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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March 2022 in “Medicine” Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment can restore vision in patients with retinal artery occlusion.
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October 2022 in “Rheumato” A young woman with severe symptoms was diagnosed with SLE and improved significantly after treatment.
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January 2019 in “Open Journal of Internal Medicine” Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” Educating primary care doctors and improving referrals to rheumatologists can reduce delays in treating lupus patients.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
February 2024 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Hormonal changes and social stress may link lupus and eating disorders in teens.
January 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Digital gangrene can be an unusual first sign of late-onset lupus.
A patient with patchy hair loss was successfully treated for Tumid Lupus Erythematosus after other treatments failed.
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