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Lupus Erythematosus

Overview

Alopecia is one of many symptoms of lupus, an autoimmune disease. Not all people with lupus develop alopecia and the pattern and severity depend on whether the disease is systemic or discoid.

Lupus affects more women than men and is more common among African American women than Latina, Asian, Native American, and Caucasian women.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an inflammatory connective tissue disorder, can affect the joints, kidneys, skin, heart...Read the full article