41- Lupus Erythematosus

Question 2

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Whats is the strongest factor affecting risk for lupus ?

Answer 2

Gender: women with SLE outnumber men by at least 6:1.
only 3:1 female to male ratio for cutaneous lesions.
-Ethnicity: African-American** 4:1** ratio compering Caucasian American.

it is likely that hormonal factors influence susceptibility