Lupus & Hair Loss. Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

#NOTjustHAIRdiseases
Hair loss is a symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
This video presents the clinical presentation of lupus-associated hair loss and trichoscopy. Tips on how to prevent and treat non-cicatricial alopecia associated with lupus.

[Zm]

Today I was diagnosed with lupus after a week of testing. I was trying to understand why I’m unnaturally sensitive to sunlight and what triggers my Renaud’s when I came across videos linking lupus to Renaud’s. Thank you prof. Your video is very informative.

[thishyna]

Me who has lupus, PCOS (excessive androgen), high cortisol, anemia and other deficiencies 🥲. Thank you for the video.

[fatmashabaka]

Thank you so much for your valuable topic on SLE and hair loss and your experience in the field of dermoscopy

[islamulhaque]

Thanks from our very beautiful Bangladesh dear.

[dianabachoura]

Dr. Rudnicka, it is such a shame that we do not have your level of expertise in Australia. I cannot find a dermatologist willing to investigate whether or not my hair loss issues are lupus related.

[terrimontgomery]

Thank you for this information. Just say lupus in this presentation or lupus SLE.

[williamscherer]

I am Virginia scherer, I have .lupus. hair loss. Big patch bald and thinning on head. I got covid shots last year and it sent my lupus
into rage. I have lupus problems. My kidneys are fai.ing. my heart beats are off. My joints hurt especially my wrist thump joint. Anxiety, depression, sensitive to sunlight. Too many problems. Weakness, tired. I have too many things going on. Good to see other people talk about it. I think I've had it at least 40 or more years. I am 75 years old now.

[mariabibianaleroux]

Muchas gracias, siempre muy clara y didáctica. Saludos desde Argentina

[chiara]

How about SLE scarring alopecia? What can I do to prevent further flare-ups?

[chamipriyanthika]

Thanks doctor. .l have lupus from ..Sri Lanka

[deborahfarmanian]

I found your video very informative. I had a quick question regarding a point you made. I'm hoping you could provide further commentary. You mentioned if you don't treat the SLE, your hair will not re-grown with other topical treatments. Is this correct? My lupus flare ups are sporadic so I haven't chosen to start a medical protocol. Thanks in advance for your response.

[tatianasiliuk]

thank you dear Lidia! 👏💐This is great and helpful! I would like to ask for noncicatricial alopecia with SLE, will hair loss be anagen or telogen?

[sierrarose]

I'd caution others with positive ANAs against using minoxidil. It just made me hair fall out like CRAZY. Zero regrowth.

[pamelab]

I have just been diagnosed with Discoid Lupus I am using vitamins in hopes of bringing down the inflammation in my body but I wish that I could get an answer as to how I can rest my body so it stops attacking my scalp.

[terrimontgomery]

I don't understand the first point at 7:23...

[letticiaking]

Yes it is and it seems like it’s not growing back

[ТрихологКаюмов]

Thank yoy too much dear professor! Brevity is the sister of talent (russian proverb)

[itohanelle]

Dr. I was diagnosed with DLE and I've been taking hydroxy chloroquine for over 10 months. Ive also been on triamcinolone acetonide injections. My hair started growing back healthier but a few weeks ago it started falling out and thinning. Im very scared i do not want it to go back to what it was. I do not think ill be able to survive it.

[liviaprata]

Do you always ask for blood test (ANA) to exclude lupus? Because of the false positive sometimes I don’t ask for ANA if the pacient doesn’t have another sign. Do you think I should ask always? Thank you from Brazil! ❤️🙏🏻🥰

[samt]

Thank you for your informative video. What do you think about using topical steroids in non-cicatricial alopecia of SLE? Thank you in advance.