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 ...

Having lupus may increase your risk of food allergies. And certain foods may trigger lupus flares. Learn more.

Immune cells called monocytes produce a key inflammatory protein called interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) through an unconventional ...

REPEAT kidney biopsies may play an essential role in managing lupus nephritis, particularly for patients whose disease ...

There are no significant differences in outcomes post-AMI in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus vs the general population.

Systemic lupus can be mild or severe. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus This form of lupus is limited to the skin and can cause many types of rashes and lesions. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus This is a ...

Earlier this month, Kezar Life Sciences announced that the mid-stage test of zetomipzomib in lupus nephritis had been placed ...

Walk to End Lupus Now ™ events provide all people affected by Lupus and their families the opportunity to come together for one unified purpose — to end Lupus. Join the Lupus Foundation of America and ...

In milder cases this can be accomplished by relatively simple means: a limited cutaneous rash may be amenable to ... However, for the vast majority of lupus flares the initial treatment has ...

Rashes are very common with lupus, and many people have a dermatologist (a skin specialist) as part of their team. Lupus may also cause photosensitivity, which your dermatologist can help manage. You ...

Some common conditions also affect the skin, including: Lupus: A chronic disease that can cause red sores or a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. Dermatomyositis: A rare inflammatory disease that ...