Systemic lupus is the most common form of lupus—it’s what most people mean when they refer to “lupus.” Systemic lupus can be mild or severe. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus This form of lupus is limited ...

Lupus can involve almost every organ system, but it most commonly affects the skin, kidneys, joints and the linings of the heart and lungs. Types of lupus Lupus can affect almost every organ system.

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, ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Several acquired and ...

Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on this condition. It’s ...

Actress and singer Selena Gomez has been open about her experience living with lupus. Since 2015, Gomez has documented on social media and in interviews the impact of this condition on her health.

What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide range of healing practices that some people use to treat lupus or other conditions. Some examples ...

Morbidity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be from multiple causes, including direct disease-related injury, infections, drug toxicity, vascular disease, and malignancies. Dreyer and ...

Individuals with lupus may be at a higher risk of developing interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, and pressure in the bladder. Interstitial cystitis, also ...