Lupus is one of the auto-immune disease. Where the immune system actually attacks the body's own cell network. Many people are not familiar with lupus . So misdiagnosis often occurs at the early signs . Symptoms of lupus can be known in generally , and some that should be examined further by a doctor with a blood test .
Some of the
symptoms of lupus include:
- A rash on the skin which gradually became injured .
- The rash on the nose and cheeks , called the butterfly rash .
- Ulcers in the nose and mouth .
- Aches and pains in the joints are very painful .
- Anemia .
- Chest pain when breathing deeply.
- Excessive fatigue
- Disorders of the heart and lungs .
Patients who have lupus are usually also
allergic to sunlight . Exposed to the sun can cause skin rash . Allegedly sunlight reacts to proteins on the surface of the skin and pull antibodies causing inflammation of the skin . But what we should do to avoid the sun , while it is around us ?
Here are simple tips
- Avoid the sun at noon , because the highest intensity occurs during the daytime .
- Use clothing that covers the entire body . Do not wear tank tops or hot pants .
- Use the medication as prescribed . Because there are some medications that will actually make the rash worse.
- Be careful in choosing makeup products . Choose one that has anti- UV and hypoallergenic .
- After protecting the body with clothing , the next defense is to use suncream . but remember to consult a physician before using .
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| Rash |
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| Ulcers in mouth |
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| Skin inflammation |
