Lupus tipo 1

Learn more about the four common types of lupus: systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous, neonatal and drug-induced. 1 lupus es mortal 2 lupus síntomas fotos 3 tipos de lupus 4 lupus es cáncer 5 Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease). Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. 6 The four different types of lupus 7 10 Early Signs of Lupus 8 Lupus 9 Three types of skin lupus exist: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE) (also known as Discoid Lupus Erythematosus [DLE]), subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE), and tumid lupus. A skin biopsy is usually obtained to diagnose skin lupus, and each form possesses its own characteristic lesions and pattern. 10 Here, we’ve gathered key information on the primary forms of lupus. If your doctor believes you may have lupus, he or she will perform specific tests to determine the specific type and its severity. Once your doctor has this information, they can create your treatment plan. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus. 11 Lupus is an autoimmune disease that may impact any organ in your body. Early signs include a butterfly-shaped skin rash on the face, fatigue, hair loss, and pulmonary and kidney problems. 12

lupus tipo 1 Diagnosing lupus is difficult because signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person. Signs and symptoms of lupus may change over time and overlap with those of many other disorders. No one test can diagnose lupus. The combination of blood and urine tests, signs and symptoms, and physical examination findings leads to the diagnosis.