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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 2024 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A pilomatrixoma in the eyebrow can cause hair loss and skin lightening.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
June 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Most lupus patients in coastal Kerala had skin-specific lesions that could help diagnose the disease, and non-specific skin issues were linked to more severe, systemic lupus.
Isotretinoin and other medications showed promising results for treating a rare scalp condition linked to severe acne.
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April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
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September 2022 Distinguishing drug-induced lupus from systemic lupus is challenging and requires careful monitoring.
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June 2014 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
November 2014 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” The child was diagnosed with a skin condition involving inflamed hair follicles.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Intradermal testing can better detect corticosteroid allergies than patch testing.
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June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” Oral lichen planus can appear before lichen planopilaris.
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman recovered from hair loss and skin eruptions after stopping a tuberculosis drug and using steroids.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
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March 2010 in “PubMed” IV cyclophosphamide effectively treated severe lupus nephritis in Indian patients.
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September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.
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October 1985 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” The pigment in black eyeliner can spread in the skin and may cause permanent eyelash loss.
February 2026 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis should be considered in teens with persistent skin issues for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow hair loss in certain conditions.
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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.
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February 2006 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” A woman with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome had bone damage, showing the need for careful treatment.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.
SLE should be considered in unexplained fevers, even in males.
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May 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in lupus patients indicates higher disease activity.
Early diagnosis and treatment of myositis in SLE patients lead to positive outcomes.