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  1. Lupus

    Lupus can be mild or life-threatening, depending on which tissues are affected.

  2. Lupus and medication

    Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.

  3. Lupus and pregnancy

    Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.

  4. Lupus and infections

    The most common infections for people with lupus include those of the respiratory tract, skin and urinary system.

  5. Hughes syndrome

    Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.

  6. Sjogren’s syndrome

    Sjogren’s syndrome can be managed with medications and products such as artificial tears and saliva.

  7. Cushing's syndrome

    Some people have Cushing's syndrome symptoms when they take glucocorticoid hormones to treat inflammatory conditions such as asthma, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

  8. Rosacea

    In men, severe rosacea can cause the nose to become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma).

  9. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

    Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a person?s immune system destroys the platelets that help their blood to clot.

  10. Raynaud's phenomenon

    Raynaud's phenomenon can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, so see your doctor if you experience it.

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