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Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) associated with discoid lupus erythematosus.
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Jan
Posted
Sun 29 Aug 2010 12:00am
Six patients with systemic sclerosis (SS) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) were studied to determine whether such cases have some common clinical and laboratory... had DLE on the face and extremities. No case fulfilled criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
The present cases with SS and DLE, but without SLE, indicate
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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) Problem
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heru m.
Posted
Fri 13 Feb 2009 4:52pm
for his nose and said he should come back in 2 weeks.
I am really worried that it is the ‘dnagerous’ form of lupus and am
worried about sitting back for 2 weeks when more action could be taken? All and
any advice appreciated. Thank you
Answer:
Hi Tony,
What you describe is likely to be a Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Despite the long and scary
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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Ahmad.H
Posted
Fri 03 Dec 2010 12:00am
SLE is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of connective tissue. It is a multisystem autoimmune inflammatory disease. SLE is the commonest and the most serious type of lupus.
What causes SLE ?
SLE is believed to be an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's immune system produce antibodies that attacks the own ...
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Lupus Erythematosus
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heru m.
Posted
Sun 19 Dec 2010 2:16pm
, a second immunosuppressive agent must also be used. Azathioprine, cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine are examples of these medications. Lupus is not curable but it is often possible for a dog to live with it successfully. Some of the disorders that resemble lupus are curable, especially if a cause can be identified. Continuous monitoring of patients suspected
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