Get the basics on who gets lupus, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and more.
Get answers to common questions about lupus.
 Drug-induced lupus is when it's caused by taking certain prescription medicines for months or years at a time.
In most cases, lupus is not fatal. 80% to 90% of people who have this disease will likely live a normal life span.
What makes you likely to get lupus? Genetics, hormones, and your environment may be involved.
Who gets lupus more often, women or men? And does your race or ethnicity affect your odds of getting the disease?
Lupus symptoms might develop quickly, or they may come on slowly. Learn what to watch for and when to call the doctor.
If you have lupus, you're likely to have skin issues at some point, but treatment can bring relief.
A malar rash, or malar flush, is a rash on the nose and cheeks. Itâs almost always a symptom of lupus or rosacea.
If you or a loved one is living with lupus, fatigue is likely to be one of the most difficult symptoms.
Lupus can affect any part of your body, including your eyes. The disease can make your vision worse without treatment.
Treating a lupus flare can help prevent a lot of the pain. If you still have pain, there are things you can do to manage it.
There are times when your lupus symptoms -- pain and inflammation -- get worse. Thatâs called a flare or flare-up.
Lupus is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can be vague. And doctors can't diagnose it with a single lab test.
The lupus anticoagulant test is a blood test that checks for antibodies that cause a blood clotting disorder.
A number of specialists care for people with lupus, its complications, and related health problems.
Your treatment will depend on how severe symptoms are, whether organs are involved, and if your daily life is affected.
Cardiovascular disease, which can be caused by high blood pressure, is the leading cause of death in those with lupus.
Most people with lupus take an antimalarial drug to control symptoms and also to prevent blood clots and organ damage.
Although thereâs no cure, many drugs can treat symptoms caused by inflammation in lupus and even prevent permanent damage.
Lupkynis is a voclosporin medicine to treat Lupus nephritis. It works to prevent the immune system from attacking the kidneys.
One of the newer treatments for lupus, called monoclonal antibodies, enlists your immune system to fight the disease.
Corticosteroids usually work quickly to relieve pain, rashes, and swelling caused by lupus. But they have many side effects.
Before you have joint replacement surgery for lupus arthritis, you may try weight loss, physical therapy, and meds first.
Lupus treatments can fail, for almost as many reasons as there are therapies. People react differently to a treatment.
Here are a few of the latest lupus treatment approaches that have been recently approved or going under clinical trials.
Lupus can affect just about any part of your body, but medicine can help prevent and ease problems.
If you have lupus, you might be photosensitive -- meaning you have an unusually strong reaction to sunlight.
Over time, lupus raises your risk for cardiovascular disease, a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels.
Lupus affects multiple parts of your body, including your blood vessels. When they become inflamed, itâs called vasculitis.
Recent studies show that if you have the autoimmune disease lupus youâre at higher risk for a stroke.
About half of all people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) also deal with lung issues during their disease.
Research shows as many as 90% of people with lupus have symptoms that involve their brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
Lupus nephritis is inflammation of the kidney that is caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Whether your lupus symptoms are mild or severe, learning how to control your daily challenges is key.
Skin changes are common when you have lupus, but you don't have to let them get the best of you.
Managing lupus while working can be tricky, especially when you canât predict when youâll have symptoms.
People with lupus should aim for a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Talk to your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements. They may change how your lupus meds work or trigger a flare.
While itâs usually OK to drink alcohol in moderation with lupus, there are some things to be aware of.
Living with lupus can impact your sex life with unique, symptom-related challenges.
If you have lupus and are thinking about getting pregnant, here's what you need to know about risks and complications.
Living with lupus can have a profound effect on a personâs mental and emotional well-being.
 If you have lupus, living with it can be stressful. Studies show stress can trigger a lupus flare or make symptoms worse.
Find out ways to manage your stress and other lupus triggers with mental health exercises.
Find out the best apps for tracking lupus symptoms, medications, and doctor appointments.
Learn of other ways instead of medicine to take care of lupus symptoms.
WebMD's slideshow helps you understand the symptoms of lupus, an autoimmune disorder that can affect the skin, joints, and organs.
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