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Ask or answer questions about AI diseases including diabetes Type 1, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, and Raynaud’s phenomenon on this forum.

What is lupus panniculitis?

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Hi, folks. My sister in law has been diagnosed with lupus panniculitis. I understand this affects deeper layers of skin like subcutaneous tissue. I would like to know how serious this disease is. I am not much familiar with lupus, so I have no basic info. I would appreciate all your help.

by User avatar jasper107136291

cutaneous vasculitis causes

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My sister has been told that she has cutaneous vasculitis. I know that it is treatable and probably will not leave permanent damage, but I am worried about this myself as well now. Can you perhaps tell me what the causes of cutaneous vasculitis are? What can one do to prevent getting it? Thanks for...

by User avatar kaela63137011

What are the mortality rates directly linked to polymyositis?

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Reputable websites are giving out information that polymyositis can indeed be a fatal condition, but that this is a rare occurrence. It is great to know that I am not likely to die from polymyositis, but just what are the mortality rates directly linked to polymyositis? Where can I find out about...

by User avatar marv163137156

leukocytoclastic vasculitis pathology

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I need to know about the pathology of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This must be an extremely rare form of the disease, because there is hardly any information about leukocytoclastic vasculitis on the internet! My medical encyclopaedia doesn't even include leukocytoclastic vasculitis! Let's change...

by User avatar radcliffe1355135166

autoimmune hepatitis celiac disease

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Hi. My uncle has been suffering from celiac disease for years. Lately, he has been experiencing some pain in the right abdomen. It seems that he has also autoimmune hepatitis. I was wondering if these two entities are linked in any way. Can someone provide me with this info? I will really appreciate...

by User avatar arin1413136289

autoimmune hepatitis and swine flu

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Hello. Everybody is talking about this swine flu. I am not much concerned about my health, but I am for my father’s since he has autoimmune hepatitis and he is on steroids. I don’t need to explain how his immune system is suppressed. How will he fight against this type of flu? What is...

by User avatar bennie1775135812

polymyositis and physical therapy

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Hi. My brother has been diagnosed with polymyositis. All he sensed was muscle weakness. His specialist recommends some drugs, but I would like to know if there is any option of physical treatment. Is this recommendable? I would really like to read your opinions regarding this. Thank you for...

by User avatar Guest

autoimmune hepatitis hair loss

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I have been suffering from autoimmune hepatitis for three years now and I have noticed that I have started to lose hair. At first, it was just a little bit and I was not overly concerned. Now, it is starting to be more and more and whole strands of hair are coming out into my hairbrush when I do my...

by User avatar guido744136537

discoid lupus on scalp

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Can you tell me if discoid lupus can in fact appear on your scalp? I have had discoid lupus in different places in the past and I now suspect that my scalp has become the latest victim. I am not sure though, and before running to the doctor yet again, I would like to get confirmation that it can...

by User avatar whitman527135164

lupus foods to eat

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Hi to you all! Can you please help me? I am having some friends to dinner tonight and one of them has lupus. I really don't know all that much about the condition, but if I am right, then there is a whole list of foods that she is not allowed to have. Can anyone give me some lupus friendly recipes -...

by User avatar karin945134674