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Staphylococcal peeling syndrome: What you need to know
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is an acute epidermolysis caused by infection with exotoxin-producing strains of staphylococci. Symptoms include widespread blistering and desquamation of the epidermis. The disease is most common in infants and children under 6 years of age, but can also occur in older children and adults with severe disease.
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Living with an autoimmune disease
The immune system helps protect against and fight against the invasion of bacteria and diseases. When its activity is disrupted, such as the immune system is overactive, the body will be attacked and destroyed its own tissues. Therefore, early detection of the disease is necessary to be highly effective in the treatment process.
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How can lupus affect your heart and lungs?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ or part of the body. The organs most commonly affected by this disease are the skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, and eyes. How does lupus affect the heart and lungs?
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Is lupus erythematosus hereditary? Who is at risk?
To date, medicine has not yet determined the exact cause of lupus erythematosus. Experts believe that genetics, hormones, and the environment are factors involved in the etiology of this disease.
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Lupus nephritis: Causes, symptoms
Lupus nephritis is a condition that occurs when the kidneys become inflamed. This is one of the most common complications in people with systemic lupus erythematosus, and in severe cases can lead to chronic kidney failure.
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How does lupus affect the eyes?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body, including the eyes. The course of the disease is unpredictable and is characterized by flare-ups and remissions, which can be acute or chronic.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are both terms used to describe conditions in which the body’s joints are damaged, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. Both are classified as autoimmune diseases, meaning that the immune system attacks normal parts of the body. However, there are some differences between rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
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Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome
People with psoriasis may be at risk for metabolic syndrome due to higher levels of the hormone leptin. Metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.
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Psoriasis and the risk of type 2 diabetes
People with psoriasis are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Inflammation makes it difficult for cells to absorb sugar from the food they eat. Excess sugar builds up in the blood, leading to diabetes.
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Psoriasis and its association with Crohn's disease (regional enteritis)
People with psoriasis are 2.5 times more likely to have Crohn's disease and 1.6 times more likely to have ulcerative colitis. Psoriasis is associated with a number of digestive disorders.
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The link between psoriasis and obesity
Obesity is a risk factor for psoriasis, and it may also make psoriasis worse. This may be due to inflammatory mediators and the body's microbiome. Scientists continue to conduct research and clinical trials to better understand this connection.
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