Recognizing unusual brain and skin symptoms is crucial for diagnosing lupus early.
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
Neuropsychiatric lupus is a severe form of lupus that needs strong treatment to improve life quality.
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September 2009 in “Psychosomatics” A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.
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February 2009 in “Clinical Rheumatology” SLE is more common among Nigerians than previously thought, especially in women, requiring early treatment.