research Connective Tissue Disorders
Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) with autoimmune thyroid dysfunction (AITD) as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report and review of the literature
Recognizing LET and AITD can help diagnose SLE early for better treatment.
research Low-temperature pulverization-specific Sargassum horneri extract accelerates wound healing and attenuates inflammation in a mouse burn model
Sargassum horneri extract speeds up burn healing and reduces inflammation.
research Major Improvement in Wound Healing Through Pharmacologic Mobilization of Stem Cells in Severely Diabetic Rats
A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
research Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratosis
The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
research Case Report: Reversal of Long-Standing Refractory Diffuse Non-Scarring Alopecia Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Following Treatment With Tofacitinib
A patient with lupus and long-term hair loss saw significant hair regrowth after using the drug tofacitinib.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
research The Anagen Hair Cycle Induces Systemic Immunosuppression of Contact Hypersensitivity in Mice
Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
research Cell-free regenerative medicine: identifying the best source of mesenchymal stem cells for skin therapy in Systemic Sclerosis
Wharton's Jelly stem cell medium may help treat skin issues in Systemic Sclerosis.
research Update on Outcome Measures for Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
New tools and criteria have been developed to better assess and treat pediatric lupus.
research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
research Systemic Treatment of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults: Updated Australian Expert Consensus Statement
New medications could improve treatment for severe alopecia areata in Australia.
research Childhood‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus with trisomy X and the increased risk for bone complications: a case report
A girl with lupus and trisomy X has a higher risk of bone problems like avascular necrosis and osteoporosis.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Alopecia Areata
A woman's hair loss led to discovering she had lupus.
research Editorial comments
Some patients experience temporary hair loss after ulcerative colitis surgery, likely due to illness rather than the surgery itself, and it usually grows back within six months.
research Relationship Between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Vitiligo: A Prospective Study
People with vitiligo may have a higher rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, but the infection's severity doesn't affect how severe the vitiligo is.
research T Cells Promote Distinct Transcriptional Programs of Cutaneous Inflammatory Disease in Keratinocytes and Dermal Fibroblasts
T cells affect skin cell genes in inflammatory diseases, and therapy can normalize these changes.
research 176 Myeloid cell-specific deletion of mTOR suppresses psoriasis-like skin inflammation in C57BL/6 mice
Targeting mTOR in myeloid cells may help reduce psoriasis symptoms.
research Long-term complications of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN): the spectrum of chronic problems in patients who survive an episode of SJS/TEN necessitates multidisciplinary follow-up
Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
research Pediatric Tinea Capitis
Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
research A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.
research Tobacco and the skin
Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
research An Update on Medical Treatment Options for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
research Lupus panniculitis clinically simulating alopecia areata
Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
research Commentary: Treatment of lichen planopilaris
Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
research TNF ‐inhibitor associated psoriatic alopecia: Diagnostic utility of sebaceous lobule atrophy
Shrinking of oil glands in the skin is a key sign of hair loss linked to TNF inhibitor drugs and may improve if the treatment is stopped.
research Oral Tofacitinib and Systemic Corticosteroids, Alone or in Combination, in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study
Both individual and combined treatments of tofacitinib and corticosteroids can help regrow hair in moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ongoing treatment may be necessary.
research Refractory dermatomyositis–systemic lupus erythematosus overlap syndrome and response to tofacitinib
Tofacitinib successfully treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
research Hair loss and its management in children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Systemic scleroderma and lupus panniculitis with atypical clinical features: A case report and comprehensive review
A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.