What Is Lupus?
Get the facts on lupus, including who gets the disease, its causes, how it’s diagnosed, and important details on treatment.
What Is Drug-Induced Lupus?
Medicines prescribed for several months or years may cause lupus-like symptoms in some people, known as drug-induced lupus.
What Are the Symptoms of Lupus?
Symptoms of lupus may come on suddenly or develop over time. Learn the common symptoms and when to get medical care.
How Lupus Affects the Skin
Lupus often affects the skin. Learn how lupus affects the skin and what treatments can help.
What Is a Malar Rash?
A malar rash across the nose and cheeks is a classic symptom of lupus and sometimes of rosacea. Get the facts on this distinctive symptom.
Lupus and Fatigue
One of the most disabling symptoms of lupus is fatigue. Learn what causes it and how to deal with it so that you can live a better life.
How Is Lupus Diagnosed?
Lupus is hard to diagnose because the symptoms are often vague. Learn about the diagnostic process, and why no single test can diagnose lupus.
What Is a Lupus Anticoagulant Test?
This blood test looks for antibodies that are sometimes shared by people with a blood clotting disorder related to lupus. Learn when this test is needed.
Lupus Treatment Options
Lupus treatment depends on how bad your symptoms are and which parts of your body are affected. Learn about your choices.
Blood Pressure Medications and Lupus
Cardiovascular health is important in the management of lupus since high blood pressure can lead to life-threatening conditions.
Hydroxychloroquine and Other Antimalarials for Lupus
Antimalarials are mainly in use to maintain symptoms of lupus and to avert complications such as blood clots. The most common one in use is hydroxychloroquine.
Immunosuppressants for Lupus
Though there is no cure for lupus, its signs can be managed with immunosuppressive drugs able to prevent long-term damage caused by a disease.
