Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

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I’m a 54-year-old white female, and for the past six years or so, I have been getting a butterfly-looking rash in the same exact place: under my breasts and around my rib cage. When the rash appears, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with systemic lupus with a history of skin rashes are likely to have high interferon levels. This ...

A new study finds that the normal-appearing skin of lupus patients contains the same inflammatory signals that are detected when the skin develops a rash, sometimes at even higher levels. Researchers ...

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.

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint pain ...

Lupus, an intricate autoimmune disease affecting millions globally, presents a complex and often unpredictable journey for those it touches. Among its myriad challenges, one of the most formidable ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I’m a 54-year-old white female, and for the past six years or so, I have been getting a butterfly-looking rash ...

People with lupus have overactive immune systems that attack their own tissue, causing inflammation throughout the body. Around 70-80% of them will develop skin disease as part of their condition. And ...