What Is Lupus? - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBOct 21, 2020 — Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually fights infections — attacks healthy tissue instead. Lupus most commonly affects your: Skin. Joints.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - Lupus Foundation …
WEBAug 23, 2024 — Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE). This is also called “lupus with central nervous system (CNS) involvement.”. This means that a person’s lupus is causing symptoms that affect their brain, like headaches, trouble thinking, memory loss, seizures, or stroke. Experts are learning more about NPSLE, but they estimate that more than 1 in 5 …
Lupus Symptoms | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBJul 25, 2023 — Sensitivity to sunlight or fluorescent light. Chest pain when breathing deeply. Many people with lupus also have problems that affect their skin and hair, like: A butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose. Hair loss. Sores in the mouth or nose. Fingers and toes turning white or blue and feeling numb when a person is cold or stressed (Raynaud ...
Understanding lupus: a guide | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBOct 17, 2018 — Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation (swelling) and pain any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning that your immune system attacks healthy tissue (tissue is what our organs are made of). Lupus most commonly affects the skin, joints, and internal organs — like your kidneys or lungs.
Diagnosing lupus - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBApr 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 information. Making a lupus diagnosis is kind of like putting together a puzzle. Your doctor will look at several different puzzle pieces: your symptoms ...
How Lupus Affects The Skin | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 26, 2021 — Subacute cutaneous lupus causes a red scaly rash or red ring-shaped sores. It usually happens on skin that gets sunlight, like the neck and arms. Acute cutaneous lupus causes a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose that looks like a sunburn (called malar rash). Sometimes it affects other body parts, like the arms and legs.
What you need to know about Saphnelo™ - Lupus Foundation of …
WEBAug 2, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Saphnelo to treat adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ) on August 2, 2021. SLE is the most common form of lupus. Saphnelo is the third therapy for lupus to receive regulatory approval since 2011. We have answered some of the most common …
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 20, 2021 — If your doctor says your ANA test is “positive,” that means you have antinuclear antibodies in your blood — but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have lupus. In fact, a large portion of patients with a positive ANA do not have lupus. Diagnosing lupus is like putting together a puzzle. There’s no single test that can give doctors a yes ...
Treating Lupus Skin Problems - Lupus Foundation of America
WEBAug 26, 2021 — Steroids can help with skin inflammation. Depending on the type of skin problem you have, you may need to take steroids as creams, pills, or injections. Taking steroids for a long time can increase your risk for infections and other serious health problems, including heart disease. If you take steroids for skin problems, talk with your …
Help Us Solve The Cruel Mystery | Lupus Foundation of America
WEBOur health educators are available to answer your questions and give you the help you need. Contact a Health Education Specialist. The Lupus Foundation of America is the largest force in the fight to cure lupus. Read hundreds of articles and resources, and find dozens of ways to get involved. Join us.
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