Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that creates inflammation in many parts of your body. It can also affect your skin, causing a rash or other skin changes. Most people with lupus will develop ...
Subacute cutaneous lupus (SCLE) is a type of lupus that causes skin rashes. It’s usually triggered by sun exposure and can be caused or worsened by certain medications, such as proton pump inhibitors ...
Margrit Wiesendanger, MD, PhD, explores lupus symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the importance of early detection to prevent inflammation-related damage. Wiesendanger is a clinical rheumatologist ...
Yes, a lupus rash can be itchy, but it’s not always the case for everyone. Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that can cause rashes and other skin issues. The most ...
SAN ANTONIO — Distinguishing between the various forms of cutaneous lupus can be challenging, even for experienced clinicians. If a patient presents with a malar rash — also known as a butterfly rash ...
An oral therapy targeting toll-like receptors (TLR) 7 and 8 reduced disease activity in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with active lupus rash.
Every May, Lupus Awareness Month shines a spotlight on a disease that affects millions worldwide yet remains widely misunderstood. Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system ...