Other Potential Environmental Triggers
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Sulfa medicines, such as: sulfasalazine (Azulfidine®); sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin®); Bactrim® and Septra®; tolbutamide (Orinase®); diuretics, which cause an individual to be more sensitive to the sun
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Penicillin and Antibiotic medicines, such as:; amoxicillin (Amoxil®); cloxacillin (Cloxapen®); ampicillin;
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Tetracycline drugs that makes you more sensitive to the sun. E.g. minocycline (Minocin®)
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Fatigue [8];
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Anything else that induces body stress, such as injury, physical illness, surgery, pregnancy, or birth;
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Infections, colds and infectious diseases;
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Emotional strain, such as divorce, cancer, family death, or other problems in life.
There are however some ways to manage this disease. Early detection and diagnosis [9], as well as avoiding factors that trigger the disease such as prolonged sun exposure, can help with lupus management. A rheumatologist or someone who specializes in muscle, joint, and bone disorders, may use a variety of drugs to treat lupus that can effectively delay the progress of the disease. Therapy is, however, also adapted to reduce the unique symptoms of the person.
References:
[1] https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disorders
[2] https://www.healthline.com/health/lupus#symptoms
[3] https://www.lupus.org/resources/common-symptoms-of-lupus
[4] https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-causes-lupus
[5] https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-causes-lupus
[6] https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-causes-lupus
[7] https://www.cdc.gov/features/uv-radiation-safety/index.html
[8] https://www.healthline.com/symptom/fatigue
[9] https://www.lupus.org/resources/reducing-time-to-diagnosis