Genes — which your parents pass down to you — help define your body’s features and traits. And scientists have identified more than 50 genes that are more common in people with lupus. In most cases, ...

There have been many advancements in the treatment and diagnosis of lupus. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle many people with lupus can live a normal life. When lupus is fatal, it’s usually due ...

Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials. To make sure these ...

When people ask their doctors about lupus causes, their answer can sometimes sound frustratingly vague. While they know that genetics plays a role, as do hormones and the environment, specific ...

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems, including ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on this condition. It’s ...

When you are not feeling well, all you want to do is pinpoint why and get proper treatment. For patients with lupus, however, the journey to a correct diagnosis can be especially frustrating. An ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. After experiencing hair thinning for over a year, I was diagnosed with incomplete lupus by a rheumatologist. My blood markers were high, but I don’t have ...

The star has struggled with joint pain and exhaustion. Lupus is one, but not the only, possible explanation.