Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), an autoimmune disease that causes skin inflammation, have a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or hardening of the ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases?

Despite the recent rise in herbal supplement use, research suggests certain supplements may pose risks for patients with autoimmune diseases.

Experts believe psoriasis is an autoimmune disease ... That’s because certain genes play a role. Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects about 8 million Americans. It comes in several forms.

This subepidermal blistering autoimmune disease primarily affects the skin, especially the lower abdomen, groin, and flexor surfaces of the extremities. Mucous membrane involvement is seen in 10% ...

Although SLE and psoriasis—an inflammatory skin condition—have been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a similar link involving CLE has been less clear.

Should genetically susceptible people be advised to change their habits because of the risk of developing autoimmune bullous skin disease, as is done in pemphigus? Gender differences manifest with ...