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.

Among the many things columnist Candace Semien had to learn while living with lupus were the types and function of various ...

A team studied the differences between monogenic and nonmonogenic lupus nephritis and the predictors of end-stage kidney disease. Monogenic lupus nephritis is distinct from non-monogenic disease with ...

Guidelines recommend minimizing glucocorticoid exposure in patients with lupus (SLE), and research suggests this advice should also apply to those with lupus nephritis.

A 35-year-old man presents with a chief complaint of purple discoloration of his toes and associated skin lesions that have ...

Dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway, hallmarked by isolated reduction of the serum C3 fraction, is now recognized as an additional feature of lupus nephritis. Persistent, isolated low ...

From subtle rashes to sun-safety strategies, Drs Maureen McMahon and John Edminister discuss how to recognize cutaneous lupus and protect patients from UV-triggered flares.

Men with lupus are reported to have higher rates of impotence. Chronic pain, stiffness and fatigue, as well as certain medications, may decrease libido among people with lupus. Psychological and ...

Chilblain lupus erythematosus may often present with violaceous papules and plaque rash on the fingers and toes, but in other instances, may present on the ears and the face. 1 The rash is often ...

Her journey began at just four years old with unexplained joint pain, swelling in her feet, and fatigue. But it wasn’t until May 2024, at age six, that she was finally diagnosed with lupus.

On World Lupus Day 2025, learn about the causes and symptoms of this autoimmune disease. Know foods that can help manage lupus, such as fatty fish, leafy greens, and whole grains.

Dermatologists break down the most common circular rashes that aren’t ringworm, including hives, lupus, and atopic dermatitis. See pictures here.