ABOUT LUPUS | crowninglupus

LEARNING LUPUS

1) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE

---- the creator, Jade, has this type....

2) Discoid Lupus Erythematosus or DLE

3) Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus

4) Neonatal Lupus

TYPES OF LUPUS

Healthy Immune System

--- protectors help the body by fighting nonself antigens

--- self antigens are ignored or tolerated

Lupus Immune System

--- loses ability to tell the difference between self and nonself antigens (good and bad cells)

--- makes antibodies against itself

HEALTHY IMMUNE VS. LUPUS IMMUNE

1) Fatigue

2) Anxiety

3) Hair Loss

4) Mouth Sores

5) Dry Eyes

6) Weight Loss or Gain

7) Joint Pain, Stiffness & Swelling

8) Butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers cheeks

These are only a few symptoms......

SOME SYMPTOMS OF LUPUS