Lupus affects millions. Individuals whose lives have been greatly affected by lupus describe the suffering caused by disease and offer ways that you can help find a cure. With nearly 300 chapters, branches and support groups in 32 states, the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation’s leading non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus. Our mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure. Research, education, and patient services are at the heart of LFA’s programs.

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{Todays my birthday} This is another video of me telling everyone what’s going on with my health on my birthday.

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This video is an update about my health (Dealing with my sicknesses) and other things. ENJOY!!! www.youtube.com

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This video is like a part 2 of me dealing with Systemic Lupus, Kidney Disease & ETC. I was diagnosed with another sickness today, thanks to my Systemic Lupus. (Click YouTube.com to watch the FIRST video.)

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This video is about me living with (SLE Lupus) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Kidney Disease for 3 years. Please read my Full Inspiring Life Story on: KenWeal.com KenWeal.com http Facebook.com

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How to help someone living with lupus in thishome health video. Expert: Heather Kamins Bio: Heather Kamins has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Mills College in Oakland, Calif. She has taught and tutored English composition at Mills, as well as at the College of Alameda. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Ein Beitrag über Lupus Erythematodes auf Akte 2010. Die Sendung lief am 4. Mai 2010 auf Sat.1.

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How to be creative in stress management and living with lupus in this home health video. Expert: Heather Kamins Bio: Heather Kamins has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Mills College in Oakland, Calif. She has taught and tutored English composition at Mills, as well as at the College of Alameda. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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Dr. Diane M. Hoss, MD discusses Discoid Lupus Erythematosus – Treatment. See more at www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!! Since DLE can cause irreversible scarring alopecia, the goal of therapy is to prevent the formation of new lesions and to treat early existing lesions before scarring occurs. DLE responds better to therapy than LPP. Patients with DLE should be counseled on sun protection and avoidance. Midpotent and superpotent topical steroids can be used to treat existing lesions. Intralesional triamcinolone, at doses of 5 to 10 mg are often effective at treating existing scalp lesions (lower concentrations should be used for facial lesions). I recommend against initial concomitant use of superpotent topical steroids and intralesional triamcinolone, as this combination can result in significant atrophy. If the patient is not developing new lesions, topical and intralesional steroids can be the mainstays of treatment. However, these treatment modalities do not prevent development of new plaques; this requires systemic therapy. Hydroxychloroquine, or Plaquenil, is the most effective systemic therapy with the least amount of toxicity for DLE patients. After obtaining a baseline complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests (LFTs), a G6-PD, and an eye exam by an ophthalmologist, start hydroxychloroquine at a dose of 400 mg a day. Repeat the CBC and LFTs about one month after initiating therapy, and then every 4 to 6 months. An eye exam should be performed by an …

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How to mange stress and live with lupus in this home health video. Expert: Heather Kamins Bio: Heather Kamins has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Mills College in Oakland, Calif. She has taught and tutored English composition at Mills, as well as at the College of Alameda. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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