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\"\"<\/a>An autoimmune disease of the body, in which anti-DNA antibodies bind to DNA. The resulting complexes (of DNA and antibodies) travel to the kidneys via the bloodstream, and become lodged in kidneys, where they cause inflammatory reactions (that can lead to kidney failure).<\/p>\n

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A chronic disease of unknown cause, which can cause changes in many tissues in the body, including the skin, lungs, kidneys, and joints.<\/p>\n

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Tuberculous infection of the skin.<\/p>\n

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A persistent skin disease, of which there are several unrelated types.<\/p>\n

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Any of several chronic skin diseases. Used alone, lupus generally refers to tuberculosis of the skin (lupus vulgaris).<\/p>\n

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This is the Latin word for wolf, and a term applied to certain chronic skin diseases which can destroy skin, underlying cartilage and even bone to cause serious deformity if uncontrolled.<\/p>\n

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Originally any chronic, progressive, usually ulcerating, skin disease. In current usage, when the word is used alone, it has no precise meaning.<\/p>\n

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The word “lupus” describes two different skin conditions: lupus erythematosus and lupus vulgaris. When used alone, it typically refers to lupus vulgaris. The prefix “lupus” in other terms often describes the developmental stages of both mentioned conditions.<\/p>\n

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