What Is Lupus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Disease Process
As earlier mentioned, lupus is an autoimmune disease that usually arises due to a combination of genetic and environmental causes. In other words, when someone with alterations in the genes is exposed to an environmental factor, the condition can develop. For example, sunlight is a potential trigger of lupus.
It triggers skin lesions or internal inflammations in susceptible persons. Infections may initiate the symptoms of lupus and/or cause relapses in some patients. In addition, some medications such as hypertension medicines, anti-seizure drugs, and antibiotics can lead to lupus. This condition is called drug-induced lupus. It improves once the affected person discontinues the medication.
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