Lupus and hives sometimes go together, but only in about 10% of lupus cases. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with a long list of symptoms that affect the skin. Hives (urticaria) are a rash ...

Most people with lupus have some type of skin problems, such as a lupus rash or other changes to the skin. Based on the type ...

The chronic disease is unpredictable and often has subtle symptoms that are easily missed or attributed to other ailments.

Start by learning as much as you can about lupus. Lupus can cause a lot of different symptoms that come and go over time. Common symptoms include a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose, pain ...

Cutaneous lupus affects quality of life by limiting social participation and increasing mental health concerns, according to ...

The patient is a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a 5-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He has flat erythema that is more prominent on the upper chest, neck, and head. The rash ...

May 23, 2024 — 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.

Symptoms include a rash on the face or other body parts, joint pain and fatigue. Cases range from mild to life threatening. SLU Researchers Win NIH Grant to Study Lupus Researchers at Saint Louis ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus both cause joint pain and stiffness. Despite some similarities, it’s easy for doctors to distinguish them. RA has more debilitating effects on the joints.