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Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can cause both serious and life-threatening problems in vital areas like the heart, blood, and brain. According to the Lupus Foundation of America there are approximately 1.5 - 2 million Americans who have a form of lupus, but the actual number may be higher, this is the scary part! While there is no cure, there are treatments such as Plaquanil, DHEA, and Prednisone. Learn from experts about genetic implications of lupus and where you can get support in your community for yourself and your family and loved ones.

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Extreme Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Understanding Erythrodermic Psoriasis
Erythrodermic Psoriasis (EP) is a rare but serious skin condition causing the skin surface to shed severely. On this episode of Patient Power, renowned expert Dr. Abby S. Van Voorhees...
by Patient Power | 02/03/2009
Uncovering the Secrets of Lupus – Part II: Expert Answers to Your Questions
Lupus is chronic autoimmune disease commonly referred to as, discoid lupus, subacute cutaneous lupus, and systemic lupus erythematosus, afflicting nearly 2 million people in the United States. The disease is...
by Patient Power | 10/29/2007
Uncovering the Secrets of Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can cause both serious and life-threatening problems in vital areas like the heart, blood, and brain. According to the Lupus Foundation of America there...
by Patient Power | 10/22/2007