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June 2021 in “Plants” Sterculia foetida seed extract shows promise for therapeutic use due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties.
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Higher disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus is strongly linked to more internal organ damage.
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March 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Most patients with dermatomyositis had skin rash, itching, and muscle weakness, treated mainly with prednisolone and hydroxychloroquine.
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November 1991 in “PubMed” Immunoadsorption successfully treated a man's resistant polymyositis.
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Dexamethasone-primed stem cell media shows promise in treating lupus by reducing symptoms and inflammation.
November 2010 in “Value in Health” Real-life dosing of biologics for plaque psoriasis often deviates from recommended guidelines, especially for high-need patients.
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April 2011 in “Pediatric Nephrology” New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
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January 2003 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hydroxychloroquine helped improve scleromyxoedema in patients, but caused side effects in some.
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April 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Tislelizumab can cause cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Adalimumab significantly improved Hidradenitis Suppurativa and quality of life in two patients.
Many patients in the rheumatology clinic adjusted or stopped their medications due to side effects.
Early diagnosis and treatment of myositis in SLE patients lead to positive outcomes.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Jieduquyuziyin prescription helps treat SLE with atherosclerosis by improving cholesterol removal and reducing inflammation.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.