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GlossarySjogren's syndrome

autoimmune disorder causing dry eyes and mouth

Sjogren's syndrome, also known as Sicca syndrome, is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. This leads to symptoms such as dry eyes and dry mouth, and it can also affect other organs and systems, including the skin, joints, and nervous system.

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research The Clinical Features and Long-Term Follow-Up of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus in 12 Children

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Neonatal lupus symptoms usually resolve, but some children may develop other autoimmune diseases later.

research The Influence of Interferon on Healthy and Diseased Skin

32 citations, December 2018 in “Cytokine”

Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.

research Unusual Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/Sjogren's Syndrome Phenotype in a Patient with a TNFAIP3 Gene Mutation

June 2019

A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.

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community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

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The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

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