Lupus involves unpredictable symptom flares and potential changes in brain chemistry that may increase your risk of experiencing depression and anxiety. Lupus is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune ...

July 10, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect ...

Historically, lupus caused people to die young. But today, most people with lupus have a typical life expectancy with treatment. Frequency of flares and complications may influence your outlook ...

Over 55,000 Georgians are living with lupus. Whether you are living with lupus or loving someone with lupus, we are here. We'll be starting off at the Central Presbyterian Church across the street ...

Your lips have thinner skin than most body parts. They're more likely to get lesions, sun damage, discoloration, and other conditions. Here are some causes of darker spots that can appear on your ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Hives (urticaria) are a common skin reaction that causes bumps, raised patches, or both ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Petechiae are tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, inside of your mouth, or ...

Knowing which kind of psoriasis you have helps you and your doctor make a treatment plan. Most people have only one type at a time. Experts believe psoriasis is an autoimmune disease. It means ...

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Natural treatments for lupus are often used alongside conventional medical treatment. They may be used to help reduce symptoms, which can include fatigue, joint pain, and hair loss. Lupus is an ...

Hyperpigmentation (skin that is darker than the surrounding skin) in the underarms can have several causes. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common cause. AN causes thicker, darker, often velvety ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can involve many parts of the eye, including the eyelid, ocular adnexa, sclera, cornea, uvea, retina and optic nerve. Ocular manifestations of SLE are common and may ...