Michael Jackson Hoax Death

How Lupus Differs in Men

Clinical Similarities and Differences

Several studies have tried to characterize lupus in men, in particular searching for any clinical differences between men and women. The results of these studies are difficult to interpret for several reasons: the small number of male patients, differences in study methods, ethnic and racial differences that may influence the way lupus affects certain individuals. The accompanying table summarizes clinical differences found in some of the most frequently quoted studies. As you can see, the results are often conflicting.

Reported Clinical Differences in Men and Women Lupus Patients

A study by Dr. Michelle Petri from Johns Hopkins University tried to address the differences in men and women lupus patients by comparing the clinical and laboratory features of a group of 41 males and 545 females. She found that men had an increased frequency of seizures, immune-mediated anemia, and lupus anticoagulant (which may lead to clotting problems), but a lower frequency of Sjogren's disease. Her study suggests that men may have more severe disease than women.

MJJXscape said:

wow…I read somewhere that Michael had Pleurisy. 

I though he had Discoid Lupus … which would explain the redness in his face (early 80's – late 90's)…. in his pictures …

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So he only had lupus(and vitiligo) and not all that other stuff right?