Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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Risk Of Skin Damage Increases In Smokers With Autoimmune Disorder. Reports say researchers have come up with another reason to stay away from cigarettes after linking smoking to skin problems in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). MedIndia. 11/04/09.
Researchers identify pathway that jumpstarts the autoimmune response in lupus. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) produce autoantibodies to their own proteins and DNA and the resultant inflammation can cause kidney damage, arthritis, and inflammation of the heart and blood vessels. Medical News Today. 01/21/05.
 
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