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Do autoimmune disorders get better with age? Unpacking the Complex Link Between Aging and Autoimmunity

For some, the question, "Do autoimmune disorders get better with age?" has a surprisingly positive answer, with some individuals experiencing disease remission, particularly with conditions like lupus. However, the relationship between aging and autoimmune diseases is a complex and highly variable one, and improvement is not universal across all conditions or patients. For others, aging can introduce new risks and complications, even as the nature of their disease activity changes.

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