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Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is the predominant form of lupus affecting 70% of all people who have the disease. SLE is so named because it can affect almost any organ system of the body. For that reason, SLE is usually more severe than cutaneous lupus. The symptoms of SLE often vary from person to person. For some individuals, only the skin and joints are involved. For others, the joints, lungs, kidneys, blood, or other organs or tissues may be affected. Women have a greater risk of developing SLE than men by approximately 10 to 1.

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