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 is considered a common disease that impacts millions of people worldwide. Until recently, the cause of this disease was unknown. However, in a study released this week, researchers may have made ...

Lupus can cause inflammation of the pericardium, the lining around your heart. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, treatments range from over-the-counter pain relievers to surgery. Systemic ...

Lupus anticoagulants on a surgical tray. The case study involved just one patient: a 20-year-old woman with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). But the study’s results were so dramatic that ...

Black people in the United States are more likely to develop lupus, have more severe disease, and have a higher risk of death. Recognizing symptoms and finding expert care can help improve outcomes.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus are both autoimmune diseases that attack your body in a similar fashion. In autoimmune diseases, your immune system is unable to distinguish between certain healthy ...

SLE is a potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease affecting more than three million people worldwide – achieving better disease control can reduce flares and may prevent irreversible organ ...

It may seem like lupus and lung disease don’t have much in common. But around half of all people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus, also deal with lung issues ...