Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

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 ...

An oral therapy targeting toll-like receptors (TLR) 7 and 8 reduced disease activity in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with active lupus rash.

When people talk about “lupus,” they usually mean systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type. But there are several other types and subtypes, some of which can overlap. Lupus is a ...

NORFOLK, Va. — You’ve likely heard of lupus, but do you know what it is? It is an autoimmune disorder that’s difficult to describe, diagnose and treat. Lupus is one of those diseases you can’t often ...

Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on this condition. It’s ...

A first-in-class monoclonal antibody has shown significant reductions in skin disease in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Litifilimab met the primary endpoint of reduction of disease ...