Childhood Trauma, PTSD, Racism, Stress, and Lupus

Crucially, multiple studies show that stress and trauma increase the risk of developing lupus, as well as causing lupus flares.

QUESTION: “New research is showing that childhood trauma may contribute to the development of lupus? I read a study where

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