Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Related Conditions
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs. It can lead to conditions like lupus nephritis, which affects the kidneys, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, which causes muscle weakness. Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis is another related condition that leads to skin thickening and can affect internal organs.