Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

SAN DIEGO — Although genetics heavily influence patient risk for developing lupus, it is critical to also be aware of “environmental and lifestyle factors,” according to a speaker at the Congress of ...

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint pain ...

An oral therapy targeting toll-like receptors (TLR) 7 and 8 reduced disease activity in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with active lupus rash.

A key mystery behind one of the most common autoimmune diseases may finally have an answer. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital say they’ve discovered a root cause of ...

A fever and rash could be many diseases, and infection should be ruled out before considering lupus. Inflammation of the kidney, heart or lung: Inflammation of the lungs and heart is usually something ...

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage the skin, joints, kidneys and more Women ages 15 - 45 make up about 90% of lupus cases, with higher risks in some racial groups New treatments, ...

Lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that can involve a few or all organs. That includes the skin as well. Most common and most severe is that of the butterfly rash, ...