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While lupus and myositis may have some symptoms in common, they are ultimately distinct conditions with very different causes and treatments.
It can sometimes take years to get the right diagnosis of lupus. But knowing what to expect and ask for may speed up the process.
Taking corticosteroid medication plays a role, but it seems that inflammation from the disease itself also affects bone health.
Dealing with dry eyes from Sjögren’s syndrome or other conditions related to your arthritis? Here’s how to feel better.
Though more studies are needed, researchers believe there's enough evidence to consider hair loss an ‘indicator of active disease’ in lupus.
A systemic inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus could impact how HPV affects your body.
Anifrolumab will seek FDA approval.
This is eye-opening and important for lupus patients to know: African Americans with lupus were 18 times more likely than Caucasian patients to suffer a cardiovascular event during a 10-year period.
The anti-malarial drug lowers cholesterol and blood sugar and makes blood less sticky, which is good for reducing blood clots and heart attack risk.
As the temperature increased, so did the risk of rash, joint inflammation, kidney problems, and other lupus symptoms.