Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus Specialty Rheumatology It has been suggested that this article be merged with Lupus . (Discuss) Proposed since October 2018. Lupus erythematosus is a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues. [1] Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs. The most common and severe form is systemic lupus erythematosus. Contents 1 Signs and symptoms 1.1 Photosensitivity 2 Genetics 2.1 Causes 2.2 Age difference 2.3 Differences in ethnicity 3 Diagnosis 3.1 Classification 4 Treatment 5 Epidemiology 5.1 Worldwide 5.2 United Kingdom 5.3 United States 6 See also 7 References 8 External links Signs and symptoms Symptoms vary from person to person, and may come and go. Almost everyone with lupus has joint pain and swelling. Some d...