May 2025 in “Journal of Diverse Medical Research Medicosphere” More research is needed to understand and manage angioedema in pregnant women with lupus.
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.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
August 2023 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Non-scarring hair loss in lupus patients often responds well to treatment and doesn't lead to scarring.
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.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lupus can cause a type of hair loss that doesn't scar, due to inflammation.
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.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
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.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.
January 2014 in “Journal of Jilin University” Higher levels of certain immune cells and proteins are linked to more severe lupus symptoms.
November 2013 in “Dalhousie Medical Journal” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a common skin condition in lupus, affecting mostly young adult females.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
January 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Pediatrics” Neonatal lupus symptoms usually resolve, but some children may develop other autoimmune diseases later.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
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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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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A Japanese man with rare skin conditions improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
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January 2019 in “Open Journal of Internal Medicine” Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
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January 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
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November 2011 in “Health & Social Work” Lupus patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with education and insurance affecting their mental health.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
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May 2023 in “Clinical Rheumatology” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a lupus patient with alopecia.
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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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May 2012 in “BMJ Case Reports” A Nigerian baby with neonatal lupus got better with treatment by 6 months.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Anifrolumab effectively improved lupus headaches in a patient unresponsive to other treatments.
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April 2024 in “Clinical Medicine” Timely diagnosis and aggressive treatment with high-dose steroids and B-cell depletion therapies are effective for severe acute cutaneous lupus.