It’s hard to say if a mask is causing your lesions or if a mask is causing an irritation to your skin. If you’re having a flare, it’s important to talk with your doctor to determine the cause of your ...

New research finds oral lesions, including ulcers, redness, and spots in the mouth, are linked to several risk factors in people with lupus. While many of the risk factors identified are not ...

This new research may help investigators prevent skin lesions. New research into the skin cells of patients with lupus offers insights into the underlying mechanisms that appear to prime the skin for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black patients have a three- to five-fold increased incidence of primary chronic cutaneous lupus vs. white ...

SAN ANTONIO — Distinguishing between the various forms of cutaneous lupus can be challenging, even for experienced clinicians. If a patient presents with a malar rash — also known as a butterfly rash ...

A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reports that half the skin lesions present in patients with lupus show the presence of viable staph bacteria. This makes them more ...

New research identifies age, anti-β2GP1 antibodies, and low complement C3 as key risk factors for cerebral small vessel ...

Lupus erythematosus is a heterogeneous autoimmune disorder that frequently manifests with distinctive cutaneous involvement. The cutaneous lesions, which range from a malar rash to more indurated, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Victoria P. Werth, MD, professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and chief of ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Matthew A. Sparks, MD: I'm Dr Matthew Sparks, and welcome to Medscape's InDiscussion podcast series on chronic kidney disease. Today we'll be discussing ...

May 10 is World Lupus Day. This is the day to spotlight the autoimmune disease, share stories of those fighting lupus and bring more attention to the condition, which is not widely known about. Stream ...

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