A lupus diagnosis can profoundly affect many aspects of a man’s life, from sense of identity and mental health to the way one ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab ...

The Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research program provides funding for research projects that have the potential to ...

Lupus America® Communities Household Goods Donation Program raises funds to support the fight against lupus. You can donate your gently used clothes, shoes and household items to support vital ...

What are the types of lupus? When people talk about lupus, they’re usually talking about systemic lupus.But there are four kinds of lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus — it’s the type that 7 in 10 people with lupus have. It's what most people mean when they say "lupus." Experts don’t know what ...

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 ...

Central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord Peripheral nervous system — the nerves that make your muscles move and tell your brain what your body is feeling Autonomic nervous system — the ...

We are dedicated to providing support to individuals living with lupus wherever they live through our network of chapters across the country. Find local events, news and more. Lupus Resources and News ...

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 ...

Other lupus skin problems. People with lupus can have other skin-related problems, like: Hair loss; Calcinosis (hard, white lumps under the skin caused by a calcium buildup) ; Mucosal ulcers (sores ...

The history of lupus can be divided into three periods: classical, neoclassical, and modern. This article concentrates on developments in the present century which have greatly expanded our knowledge ...