Ailments & ConditionsYour Health

11 Common Symptoms of Lupus You Should Know

Hair loss

Another early symptom of lupus is thinning hair. This symptom, hair loss, is the effect of inflammation of the scalp and skin. People living with lupus may experience hair loss by the clump. In most cases, the hair thins out gradually. That’s not all, the beard, eyelashes, eyebrows, and anybody hair may also be thin.

Also, lupus may lead to the hair breaking easily, feeling brittle, and looking a tad ragged. Thus, earning the moniker “lupus hair.” however, with lupus treatment, one may be able to renew their hair growth. Sadly, for those who have developed lesions on their scalp, these areas may never be able to grow back your hair. [2]