Further information related to this fact sheet: Lupus.
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- Addison's disease.
- Autoimmune disorders.
- Chronic illness.
- Hormones - cortisol.
- Immune system.
- Lupus and gender.
- Lupus and infections.
- Lupus and medications.
- Lupus and pregnancy.
- Lupus - discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).
- Polymyositis.
- Scleroderma affects the skin.
- Sjogren's syndrome.
Related information on other websites
Arthritis Victoria.
New Zealand Dermatological Society.
Support groups
Lupus groups - Arthritis Victoria.
References used for this fact sheet
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), Arthritis Victoria. More information here.
- Tips for living with lupus, Lupus Association of NSW. More information here.
- Arthritis and emotions, Arthritis Victoria. More information here.
- Living well with lupus, booklet, Arthritis Victoria. More information here.
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