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By TIMES WIRES
Published July 9, 2007
How did the singer Seal get all those scars on his face? Nothing ever written about him explains it. The scars are a result of childhood discoid lupus erythematosus, or DLE. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue. Its cause is unknown. DLE is confined to the skin, resulting in a rash that doesn't go away. It produces little or no internal disease. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call 727 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ex. 8179.
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by Ginger
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07/09/07 05:47 PM
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We are ALL waiting to hear the autopsy results of the lady and her baby that were found murdered in their home. Where is the update? Our neighborhood here is a bit on edge.
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