DermDx: Diffuse Rash Affecting Fingertips
A 28-year-old woman presents with fever and a diffuse rash that extends to her fingertips. A year ago the patient was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. What is your diagnosis?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Supporting Adolescent Rheumatic Patients’ Mental Health: 5 Issues of Concern
Adolescent patients with chronic rheumatic disease can be at risk for mental health issues that could cause a lower quality of life and impact their illness. What are some of these concerns?
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Correlates With Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders
The prevalence of comorbidities in pediatric patients with alopecia areata was determined, using a large de-identified aggregated patient database.
Flare Frequency Associated With Reduced Quality of Life and Family Role Functioning in SLE
Lupus flares contributed to impaired functional and psychologic well-being, family functioning, and number of monthly healthy days.
Low Frequency of Flares During and After Pregnancy in Patients With Inactive or Stable Lupus
Researchers identified predictors of flares during and after pregnancy in patients with inactive or stable disease activity and characterized and estimated the frequency of postpartum flares.
National Rosacea Society Publishes Updated Guideline on Standard Rosacea Management
An update to rosacea treatment guidelines provides a comprehensive summary of management options, including expert evaluations–based on the phenotypes of each patient–to serve as a guide for tailoring treatment and care.
Chronic Damage Not Affected by Pregnancy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Researchers evaluated the chronic damage associated with pregnancies before and after the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies.
Managing Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Researchers recommended performing lactate dehydrogenase level and blood smear testing in patients with renal and neurological symptoms.
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest.
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