Autoimmune Diseases | NIAMS
2023年3月22日 · Types 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.
Autoimmune Diseases Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
2023年3月22日 · In 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
Vitiligo Symptoms, Treatment & Causes | NIAMS
2021年3月2日 · Vitiligo is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make pigment – are attacked and destroyed, causing the skin to turn a milky-white color.
Sjogren's Disease Symptoms - Dry Mouth & Eyes | NIAMS
2024年10月24日 · Sjögren’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 ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Health Topics | NIAMS
2024年5月2日 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
Alopecia Areata - Hair loss Causes & Living With It | NIAMS
People with certain autoimmune diseases, such as psoriasis, thyroid disease, or vitiligo, are more likely to get alopecia areata, as are those with allergic conditions such as hay fever and atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Psoriasis Types, Symptoms & Causes | NIAMS
2024年8月5日 · Symptoms of Psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriasis vary from person to person, but some common ones are: Patches of thick, red skin with silvery-white scales that itch or burn, typically on the elbows, knees, scalp, trunk, palms, and soles of the feet.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) - Who gets it? | NIAMS
2024年7月2日 · The cause of lupus is unknown, and researchers are still trying to learn what may trigger or lead to the disease. Doctors know that it is a complex autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the person’s tissues and organs. Studies show that certain factors may trigger your immune system, causing the disease.
Psoriasis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
2024年8月5日 · Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which patches of skin become scaly and inflamed. There are many ways to treat psoriasis, and your treatment plan will depend on the type of disease and how severe it is.
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases | NIAMS
2022年6月6日 · This can cause an autoimmune disorder. ... Understanding Autoimmune Diseases. June 6, 2022. Facebook Email ...