The patient is a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a 5-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He has flat erythema that is more prominent on the upper chest, neck, and head. The rash ...

More than one-third of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus experience a flare after starting dialysis for end-stage ...

Most people with lupus have some type of skin problems, such as a lupus rash or other changes to the skin. Based on the type ...

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain, problems in multiple organs and systems of the body, inflammation, and complications that range from minor to life threatening. The body’s ...

For the patient who presents with a new diagnosis of SLE, or for the one who has a flare in previously established disease, the immediate need is to achieve control of the inflammatory process.

A Jordanian study finds that over one-third of women with lupus suffer from depression, and nearly one-third have ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus, has a variety of symptoms and room for improvement when it comes to treatment. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a common manifestation ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study co-led by the University of Zurich has now shown ...

The history of lupus can be divided into three periods: classical, neoclassical, and modern. This article concentrates on developments in the present century which have greatly expanded our knowledge ...

This week we are going to discuss one of the many rheumatologic diseases specific systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Lupus or SLE is one of the over 100 rheumatologic conditions listed in the ...

Medicare covers lupus treatment in different ways depending on your age and how the condition affects you. Read more.

New research suggests the use of oral prednisone should be limited in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of recurrent pericarditis.