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[Occupational systemic lupus due to cosmetics (author's transl)]
Annales De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Occupational activity, specifically exposure to aromatic coloring agents, may trigger lupus erythematosus attacks in hairdressers. Cessation of exposure led to complete remission, suggesting an environmentally induced condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Environmental Health
- Immunology
Background:
- Lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease.
- Occupational exposures can influence disease activity in susceptible individuals.
- A hairdresser experienced recurrent lupus erythematosus flares.