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Some conditions resembling or accompanying Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Scleroderma
Hardening of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen
Multiple sclerosis
Fatigue, heaviness or clumsiness in the arms and legs
Rheumatoid arthritis
Symmetrical joint pain. Also an autoimmune disease and sometimes
occurs with SLE
Sjogren's syndrome
Characterized by dry, scaly skin
Mixed connective tissue disorder
Very similar to SLE, but milder
Myositis
Inflammation and degeneration of muscle tissues
Fibromyalgia
Rosacea
Lesions are pus-filled blisters and do not atrophy
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin lesions on lips and nose
Lichen planus
Affects mucous membranes
Leukoplakia
Affects mucous membranes
Dermatomyositis
Causes bluish-red skin eruptions on face and upper body, accompanied
by swelling
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