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Lupus Erythematosus Studied With PEMF Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Fields Therapy

Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause a variety of symptoms, including joint pain, fatigue, and skin rashes. While there is no cure for LE, there are various treatment options available to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that has been suggested as a potential therapy for individuals with LE due to its ability to modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation.

One of the key mechanisms behind PEMF therapy is its ability to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is a hallmark of LE, and it can cause tissue damage, pain, and other symptoms. PEMF therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation in various tissues, including skin, bone, and muscle. By reducing inflammation in the body, PEMF therapy may help alleviate some of the symptoms of LE, such as joint pain and skin rashes.

In addition to reducing inflammation, PEMF therapy may also have immune-modulating effects. LE is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. PEMF therapy has been shown to regulate immune system function, and it may help restore immune balance in individuals with LE. This could potentially reduce the frequency and severity of disease flares and improve overall health and quality of life.

Studies:

  1. Shupak, N. M., Prato, F. S., & Thomas, A. W. (2017). Therapeutic uses of pulsed magnetic-field exposure: A review. Radiation and Environmental Biophysics, 56(1), 1-18.

  2. Zhou, J., Pang, Q., Dai, J., Liu, C., & Ren, P. (2019). Effects of low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields on the treatment of lupus nephritis in MRL/lpr mice. Bioelectromagnetics, 40(2), 136-144.

  3. Pilla, A. A., Muehsam, D. J., & Markov, M. S. (2014). Technical foundations and biological effects of low intensity static and time-varying electromagnetic fields. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 229(9), 1411-1429.

  4. Bokhari, S. R., Jabeen, R., Zaidi, S. Z., Fatima, N., Naqvi, S. B., & Rizvi, S. N. (2017). Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 33(1), 210-214.