A Synoptic Overview on Autoimmune Disorders and Its Management

December 2021 in “ International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences ”

Baghel Ds, Dileep Singh Baghel

alopecia autoimmune diseases immune system

TLDR Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack the body, and management varies as some are curable and others are not.

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, leading to various chronic conditions such as alopecia, rheumatoid arthritis, type-1 diabetes, and sarcoidosis. There are nearly 80 different autoimmune diseases, some of which are curable while others are not. The document discusses the symptoms and management strategies for these diseases, highlighting the dual nature of the immune system in both protecting and potentially harming the body.

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