What Is Lupus? - Lupus Foundation of America
Oct 21, 2020 · What are the types of lupus? When people talk about lupus, they’re usually talking about systemic lupus.But there are four kinds of lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), …
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 …
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Lupus Foundation …
Aug 23, 2024 · Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus — it’s the type that 7 in 10 people with lupus have. It's what most people mean when they say "lupus."
Understanding lupus: a guide | Lupus Foundation of America
Oct 17, 2018 · If you’ve been diagnosed with lupus, learning about it is an important first step. Start your journey here with our guide.
Medications used to treat lupus | Lupus Foundation of America
Steroids. Steroids can help reduce pain and inflammation. They work by decreasing the activity of overactive white blood cells. This prevents them from causing inflammation that leads to lupus …
Lupus Symptoms | Lupus Foundation of America
Jul 25, 2023 · Because lupus can affect so many different parts of the body, it can cause a lot of different symptoms.And many people with lupus don’t have all the symptoms. Common signs …
How Lupus Affects The Skin | Lupus Foundation of America
Aug 26, 2021 · Other lupus skin problems. People with lupus can have other skin-related problems, like: Hair loss; Calcinosis (hard, white lumps under the skin caused by a calcium …
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil): Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosing ...
Hydroxychloroquine belongs to the family of medicines called “antimalarials” (AMs), which are also classified as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, or DMARDs. These drugs were …
Treating lupus: a guide | Lupus Foundation of America
May 13, 2020 · If you’ve been diagnosed with lupus, treatment is probably your biggest concern. Treating lupus is a team effort — so you and your doctors will work together to find the …
The four different types of lupus
Aug 8, 2022 · There are four different types of lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type of lupus. If SLE begins in childhood, it is known as childhood-onset SLE or …