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Does lupus cause hair loss?

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Yes: Hair loss is fairly common in lupus patient especially in the temples.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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See below: Lupus can cause hair loss and so can some of its treatments.

Answered 7/25/2013

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