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Can lupus transmitted by touch skin by skin?
Lupus is not contagious. Lupus cannot be transmitted from one person to another by any means.
How do you spell Lupus?
As in the skin disease? As you have spelt it —> lupus.
What is Lupus that affects the skin and is it autoimmue or connective tissue disease?
Lupus
Can a child out skin lupus?
Yes, lupus can develop at any age.
What is discoid lupus?
This variety of lupus is less severe, in that it attacks the skin only. However, it can be disfiguring, often attacking the skin of the face. The term discoid is derived from the round (disc-shaped) lesions
What is the worst type of Lupus?
The worst type of lupus is often considered to be systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE can affect multiple organ systems, including the kidneys, heart, and brain, leading to severe complications. Its unpredictable flare-ups and potential for serious damage make it particularly challenging to manage. Other forms of lupus, such as cutaneous lupus or drug-induced lupus, are generally less severe and primarily affect the skin or are triggered by medications.
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 Drug induced lupus is caused by certain medications and subsides when the offending medication is withdrawn.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.
Can lupus medication change blood type?
No, but a bone marrow transplant would change your blood type.
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)
Inflammatory disease of the joints and collagen of the skin?
Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupin.
Is it possible for blood type to change if a person has lupus and forgets to take their medication?
Neither lupus nor lupus medication can change a person's blood type.
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.
