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Lupus of Hair

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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects women. It is distinguished into discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

It can be found in various parts of the body such as the skin, joints, lungs, and internal organs. Very often, it also appears on the scalp, resulting in hair loss.

It’s a condition with flare-ups, but reducing the symptoms can lead to the regrowth of the lost hair.

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What are the symptoms of the disease?

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Lupus is a condition with many different symptoms. The most common are as follows:

  • Severe hair loss and hair thinning in various areas of the scalp.
  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Sun sensitivity
  • Anemia
  • Nail sensitivity and discoloration
  • Butterfly rash: a rash that covers the face and has a butterfly shape
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon: sensitivity and pain in the fingers and toes

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosing lupus on the scalp is challenging for the dermatologist, as the symptoms and progression of the disease vary from person to person and often resemble other conditions.

To date, there is no specific test for diagnosing the disease. However, the doctor can reach a diagnosis through dermatological findings, biopsy, immunofluorescence, and serological markers.”

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Βασιλική Γούναρη
2024-03-13
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Έφη Κουτρούμπα
2024-03-12
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Eirini Sal
2024-03-12
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Ario Rakip
2024-03-05
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Αδαμαντια Παναγιωτα Φλαμπουρη
Αδαμαντια Παναγιωτα Φλαμπουρη
2024-03-05
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What are the causes that lead to the onset of lupus?

Discoid lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. However, some potential factors that might contribute to its development are:

  • Genetic predisposition
  • Severe stress
  • Various environmental factors
  • Infections
  • Use of medications

Preventing disease flare-ups

Some suggestions for reducing the symptoms of the disease are as follows:

  • Avoiding sun exposure
  • Managing stress
  • Physical exercise
  • Avoiding smoking
  • Adequate rest

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