22 citations
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April 1985 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Beta-blockers can cause rare skin side-effects, which usually improve after stopping the medication.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
21 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
149 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
132 citations
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July 2000 in “Lupus” In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab may help improve symptoms in patients with overlapping autoimmune diseases.
October 2024 in “Reumatizam” New treatments and understanding of skin lupus are emerging in 2024.
12 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
November 2013 in “Dalhousie Medical Journal” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a common skin condition in lupus, affecting mostly young adult females.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
29 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
18 citations
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March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
109 citations
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November 2004 in “Lupus” The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
44 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
November 2021 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” Most patients with Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus are young females, and dermatologists play a key role in diagnosis.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
23 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A rare skin rash after COVID-19 vaccination shouldn't stop future vaccinations.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab helped some lupus patients reduce steroid use, but safety concerns remain.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anti-CD19 therapy may help treat SLE and NMOSD.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Catatonia can be a rare sign of lupus, needing careful diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Upadacitinib may help treat difficult cases of systemic lupus erythematosus.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Trans-esophageal echocardiography is crucial for accurately diagnosing heart issues in lupus patients.
136 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
37 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Thalidomide significantly improved hair regrowth in a woman with lichen planopilaris.