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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Causes

Causes


Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex disorder that occurs as a consequence of a number of independent processes and factors.

Environmental factors, such as viruses, exposure to chemicals, or sunlight trigger inflammatory or immune activity. This immune activation may begin as an appropriate response to an unwanted "invader." But, because of a combination of genetic factors, an individual with lupus develops an ongoing immune response that does not shut itself off appropriately. This le...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Shaving Pains
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...results from improper shaving techniques, can create a rash-like appearance that usually fades... Read more »

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The Script continues
By healthgal , Health Expert

...get stressed, you typically get recurrences of the rash and they are painful and you get... Read more »

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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) - The Fatty Acids that Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...unpleasant taste in mouth, belching or mild skin rash.   Further, this can affect the... Read more »

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05/14/07 #1 - Almost continuous aura, Migraine without headache?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...years. The depression responded to Wellbutrin and the rashes to antihistamines and allergen... Read more »

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All You Ever Wanted to Know about Yeast Infections
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...sexual intercourse may feel painful. You may get a red rash and you will feel sore. What causes... Read more »

Health Guide

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Introduction
...disease can affect organs and tissue throughout the body.Lupus is Latin for wolf. It refers to the rash that extends across the bridge of the nose and upper cheekbones and was thought to resemble... Read more »
Stop Smoking Methods
...exposed to a nicotine product and has any symptoms, including stomach upset, irritability, headaches, a rash, or fatigue.Warnings Against Long-Term Use. No one should use nicotine replacement... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms
...the majority of cases, the first sign of early Lyme disease is the appearance of a bull's-eye skin rash. It usually develops about 1 - 2 weeks after the bite, although it may appear as soon as 3... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Symptoms
...patient often develops fever, headache, swollen glands, and other flu-like symptoms before the typical rash appears. While fevers are low grade in most children, some can reach up to 105 F.These... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...these infections, all of which can cause flu-like symptoms. If these symptoms persist and there is no rash, it is less likely that Lyme disease is present. Still, diagnosing a co-infection is... Read more »

Medications

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... Warning Rarely, serious (sometimes fatal) skin rashes have occurred while taking this... Read more »

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...low white blood cells/platelets), kidney problems, rash, itching, mouth sores/irritation... Read more »

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...following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash itching/swelling (especially of the... Read more »

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...these serious side effects occur: cracked skin rash Tell your doctor immediately if any... Read more »

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...these serious side effects occur: cracked skin rash Tell your doctor immediately if any... Read more »

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