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There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
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Can you have lupus nephritis and no other lupus?
Lupus nephritis is one of the common (40%) complications of systemic lupus erythematosus. The other types of lupus are neonatal (affecting newborns), discoid or cutaneous (affecting the skin and hair), and drug induced (which subsides when the offending drug is withdrawn). If you have lupus nephritis, then you have lupus.
What is sle lupus?
There are two types of lupus:Discoid lupus - often called skin lupus, this affects only the skin.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - antibodies attack the connective tissue, organs etc throughout the body.
Is there more than one type of lupus?
There are four types of lupus. Cutaneous lupus, often called discoid, is lupus that affects the skin. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the the body internally, damaging organs and joints. It is possible to have both. Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn. Neonatal lupus occurs in newborn babies.
What is another name for lupus?
There are 3 main types of lupus (that i know of): '''Drug-Induced lupus''' (lasting only for the duration of the medication causing it) '''Discoid lupus''' (effecting mainly the skin and extremities) '''Systemic lupus erythematosus''' (effecting almost everything; kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints, muscles)
What is the disease called Lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. The patient's immune system cannot differentiate between pathogens and healthy parts of the self. There are four types of lupus: discoid or cutaneous, systemic lupus erythematosus, neonatal lupus, and drug induced lupus. The cause of lupus is not fully understood. There is no cure. Lupus affects 5 million people worldwide.
Do You Know the Types of Lupus?
Discoid or cutaneous which affects the skin Systemic which affects the body and organs Neonatal which affects the newborns of some mothers with lupus Drug induced which is brought on by some medications.
What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
Can Monetasone Furoate work on skin lupus?
Mometasone furoate is used to reduce inflammation in the skin and airways. There are many types of lupus rashes, each responding to different treatments. This question is best answered by your dermatologist.
What microbe causes Lupus?
Lupus is not caused by a pathogen. Lupus is not contagious.
What are rottweiler chihuahua and dalmatian all types of?
Your question isn't quite clear but if i understood your question they are all types of dog breed (canis lupus familiaris)
Does Seal still have discoid lupus?
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, IL Chapter's Website-www.lupusil.org: "Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is limited to your skin. Although cutaneous lupus can cause many types of rashes and lesions (sores), the most common kind is raised, scaly and red, but not itchy; it is called a discoid rash because the areas of rash are shaped like disks, or circles." That would be why Seal has the raised marks on his face. You can find many other answers to your questions about Lupus on this website.
Is lupus infectious?
is lupus infectious
