January 2024 in “Pharmacoepidemiology” Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using tofacitinib had more serious side effects than those with alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Visceral leishmaniasis can mimic rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, especially in immunocompromised patients.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Leflunomide may lower alopecia areata risk, while other immunomodulators might increase it.
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
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May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.
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June 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A woman with dermatomyositis improved after treatment for neck panniculitis, suggesting similar treatment for related conditions.
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April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” A toddler with a rash and developmental delays improved after treatment for severe malnutrition caused by a diet lacking in protein.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
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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.
February 2018 in “BMJ case reports” An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing rare genetic disorders like this localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
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January 2019 in “Breast care” Preventive measures and effective management are crucial for reducing skin side effects in cancer treatment.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Etanercept improved arthritis and psoriasis but caused hair loss, which healed after switching to sulfasalazine.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl developed a rare skin condition in a linear pattern on one side of her body after a lung infection, which improved with treatment.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a skin cancer called folliculotropic mycosis fungoides after a kidney transplant.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Biopsy is crucial to correctly diagnose granuloma annulare, which can mimic other conditions like alopecia mucinosa.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Intradermal testing can better detect corticosteroid allergies than patch testing.
January 2025 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” COVID-19 vaccines can cause minor skin reactions, including those related to Bullous Pemphigoid, but these usually resolve on their own.
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July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Ruxolitinib cream effectively targets and treats inflammatory skin diseases.
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February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a drug allergy to anakinra was successfully desensitized, allowing her to continue treatment without allergic reactions.
October 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A woman with lupus had unusual symptoms like blisters, skin inflammation, and throat ulcers, which improved with steroid and dapsone treatment.
November 2025 in “Pacific Journal of Medical Research” Skin issues are common in lupus patients, highlighting the need for thorough skin checks.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” COVID-19 patients often have skin issues like chilblain-like lesions and rashes, which can help in early diagnosis and sometimes indicate severe illness.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” The painting may show signs of lupus, like a butterfly-shaped rash.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy”
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July 2021 in “Cutis” Panniculitis in dermatomyositis is rare, more common in women, and may persist despite treatment.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.