Skin rashes: A hallmark of lupus is a facial rash often described as a "butterfly rash" across the cheeks and nose. Rashes may also appear in other areas like the shawl region of the back and arms ...

ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder (as its name suggests). So, by definition, it affects multiple systems of the body.

Lolo Lekgoane’s life changed when she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. The Mahikeng resident faced immense challenges, including giving up her job, losing mobility and enduring ...

What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. — T.S.B.

As new treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis enter the armamentarium, revitalizing the management ...

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are more likely to have high ...

While hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) helps reduce disease flares in lupus, its effect on renal function in patients with lupus ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab (Benlysta®) treatment for children ages five years and older with active ...

The FDA has approved Benlysta for SC administration using an autoinjector in patients 5 years of age and older with active LN.

On June 24, the company announced receipt of FDA approval for a 200 mg/mL autoinjector of Benlysta (belimumab) for the treatment of active lupus nephritis (LN).

Glaxosmithkline, with multiple operations in Montco, just scored a major regulatory win that could reshape how lupus nephritis is treated in children, ...