The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) and its funded researchers will unveil the latest advances in patient-centered research at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2025 meeting in ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gazyva® (obinutuzumab), developed by Genentech, as a treatment for adults with lupus nephritis (LN), also known as lupus-related kidney disease ...

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 ...

A lupus "flare" or "flare up" is when your lupus symptoms worsen and you feel ill as a result. The formal definition of a flare is: A measurable increase in disease activity in one or more organ ...

Because lupus affects everyone differently, it can be hard to diagnose. Doctors have come up with a list of traits that many people with lupus have in common. If four or more of these traits apply to ...

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Anyone can get lupus, no matter their age or sex. But it’s less common for men to get lupus, with about 1 in every 10 cases happening in men. Experts still aren’t sure exactly why. Learn more about ...

Doctors, scientists, health educators, and people with lupus work together to create our resources and programs. That means we have the trusted information you need to learn about lupus. If you need a ...

Lupus is not a form of arthritis, but it does include arthritis as one of the most common symptoms, so it is easy to see why some people think about it that way. It is very important not to make this ...

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 ...

What to look for when buying sun protective clothing, including hats and sunglasses: ...

Day-to-day life with lupus can be challenging and can take a toll on your mental health. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with lupus for years, it's important to pay attention to ...