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Bookmark or Share- Sjogren's Disease Symptoms - Dry Mouth & Eyes | NIAMSSjögren’s disease, also known as Sjögren’s and Sjögren’s syndrome, is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but other parts of the body may be affected as well, with ...
- Autoimmune Diseases | NIAMSTypes of Autoimmune Diseases. There are several types of autoimmune diseases. These include the following. Alopecia areata happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Pemphigus causes blistering of the skin and the inside of the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) - Who gets it? | NIAMSSystemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body. Lupus occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues.
- Psoriasis Types, Symptoms & Causes | NIAMSPsoriasis is an immune-mediated disease, which means that your body’s immune system starts overacting and causing problems. If you have psoriasis, immune cells become active and produce molecules that set off the rapid production of skin cells. This is why skin in people with the disease is inflamed and scaly.
- Autoimmune Diseases Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and CausesIn autoimmune diseases, proteins known as autoantibodies target the body’s own healthy tissues by mistake, signaling the body to attack them. Autoimmune Diseases Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
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