The Early and Late Manifestations of Lupus
Chemical, physical and dietary factors
Chemical/physical factors
- Aromatic amines
- Hydrazines
- Drugs (procainamide, hydralazine, chlorpromazine, isoniazid, phenytoin, penicillamine)
- Direct and passive smoking
- Chemicals from cosmetics and hair dyes
- Ultraviolet light- prolonged exposure to the sun
- Pesticides
Dietary factors
- L-canavanine (alfalfa sprouts)
- High intake of saturated fats
