What Is Lupus? - Lupus Foundation of America
Jul 31, 2020 · Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the …
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Lupus Foundation …
Aug 23, 2024 · Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE). This is also called “lupus with central nervous system (CNS) involvement.”. This means that a person’s lupus is causing symptoms that …
Understanding lupus: a guide | Lupus Foundation of America
Oct 17, 2018 · Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation (swelling) and pain any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning that your immune system …
Lupus Symptoms | Lupus Foundation of America
Jul 25, 2023 · Pain or swelling in the joints. Swelling in the hands, feet, or around the eyes. Headaches. Low fevers. Sensitivity to sunlight or fluorescent light. Chest pain when breathing …
Diagnosing lupus - Lupus Foundation of America
Apr 20, 2020 · Diagnosing lupus can be challenging. There’s no single test that can give doctors a “yes” or “no” answer. Sometimes it can take months—or even years—to gather all the right …
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test - Lupus Foundation of America
Aug 20, 2021 · If your doctor says your ANA test is “positive,” that means you have antinuclear antibodies in your blood — but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have lupus. In fact, a large …
How Lupus Affects The Skin | Lupus Foundation of America
Aug 26, 2021 · Subacute cutaneous lupus causes a red scaly rash or red ring-shaped sores. It usually happens on skin that gets sunlight, like the neck and arms. Acute cutaneous lupus …
Help Us Solve The Cruel Mystery | Lupus Foundation of America
Our comprehensive approach goes beyond research grants to focus on three critical goals: identify the causes of lupus, discover better ways to control symptoms, and ultimately find …
Lupus and Skin Rashes | Lupus Foundation of America
Feb 8, 2024 · Lupus and Skin Rashes. Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems …
Treating Lupus Skin Problems - Lupus Foundation of America
Aug 26, 2021 · Steroids can help with skin inflammation. Depending on the type of skin problem you have, you may need to take steroids as creams, pills, or injections. Taking steroids for a …