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Lupus may refer to:

the following skin disorders:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as "Lupus". When the term 'lupus' is used without modification, it usually means SLE, especially in a medical context.
    • Drug-induced lupus erythematosus, a drug-induced form of SLE
    • Lupus nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys caused by SLE, when anti-DNA antibodies, which the body makes, precipitate in the kidneys.
  • Lupus pernio, a feature of sarcoidosis.
  • Lupus vulgaris, a feature of cutaneous tuberculosis


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