Most people with lupus have some type of skin problems, such as a lupus rash or other changes to the skin. Based on the type ...

The patient is a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a 5-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He has flat erythema that is more prominent on the upper chest, neck, and head. The rash ...

Caroline McLean, 32, of Atlanta, was working for Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) in Washington, DC, when she was diagnosed with lupus in 2011. “I was a young, single professional,” she says. “I didn’t want ...

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain, problems in multiple organs and systems of the body, inflammation, and complications that range from minor to life threatening. The body’s ...

Lupus Alert Day serves a vital purpose. It encourages others to learn more about lupus, share information on social media, ...

"I was always told that losing weight would fix all my problems," Alexandra Marcela tells PEOPLE Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

People with lupus are more likely to develop asthma than those without the autoimmune condition. However, the exact association between both conditions is still unclear. Lupus is a chronic ...

More than one-third of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experience a flare after starting dialysis for end-stage ...

Pericarditis recurrence in lupus is more likely — and has a dose-dependent relationship — with oral prednisone treatment, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus both cause joint pain and stiffness. Despite some similarities, it’s easy for doctors to distinguish them. RA has more debilitating effects on the joints.

Lupus is a condition often shrouded in mystery. Presenting with a huge range of symptoms, it’s tricky to diagnose, tough to ...