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Estrogen, Sex Hormones and Lupus (SLE)
Hormones, including the hormones associated with sex and sex expression, also impact...
Lupus Nephritis, Dialysis, and Flares
Lupus Nephritis: Do Flares Happen on Dialysis? Dialysis is a treatment for lupus nephritis that...
Refractory Lupus: A Different Approach
Some people with lupus don’t find relief from their symptoms with normal treatment. This is known as Refractory Lupus, and it requires a different approach. Lupus treatments have come to a point where long-term survival and even remission is possible. However, many people don't respond or find their...
What You Need to Know About Neuropsychiatric Lupus
From fatigue to depression to psychosis, neuropsychiatric symptoms are both a common and major issue for people with lupus and one we know very little about. Nearly 50% of people with lupus experience some sort of brain or nervous system-related symptom related to their lupus. Despite...
T Cells, the Immune System, and Lupus
T cells are important components of the immune system, but also of autoimmune disease. Regulating T cells is a potential key to reducing symptoms of lupus. T cells are a special type of white blood cell that come from the thymus known as a lymphocyte. White blood...
Childhood Lupus (Juvenile-Onset): Symptoms & More
Children are less likely to develop lupus than adults, but young Lupus Warriors often experience more severe symptoms and have significant organ damage. Identifying signs of lupus early and starting treatments can help minimize the impact of the disease. 10% - 20% of cases
Cutaneous Lupus (CLE), Quality of Life, & Fatigue
Cutaneous Lupus (CLE) is a form of lupus that affects the skin. But these symptoms are more than skin-deep. CLE has an impact on quality of life and energy levels, too. Dermatologists identify three main types of Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE): Acute cutaneous lupus Defining characteristic:
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease and one form of lupus. This form of lupus is limited to the skin. Approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some form of CLE. Skin disease in lupus can cause rashes or sores (lesions). These symptoms typically appear on on...
Lupus Nephritis | Impact on the Kidneys
First of all, what is lupus nephritis? Lupus nephritis is an inflammation specific structures in the kidneys known as nephrons. Often, this inflammation is originally caused by systemic lupus. You have two kidneys. They are bean-shaped, fist-sized organs located just below you rib cage on either...
Topical Treatments for Cutaneous Lupus
Skin rashes and round lesions can be symptoms of cutaneous lupus. Topical treatments, including preventative creams, are often the first care strategy. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a form of lupus that is limited to the skin. But, cutaneous lupus also contains its own subtypes, which vary in severity, symptoms, and treatments. The...
Lupus Nephritis: 6 Classes of Kidney Disease
Caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis is a serious, and relatively common, kidney disorder. In September, Selena Gomez shared with her fans via Instagram that she had received a kidney transplant due to complications of lupus. The two kidneys are the primary members of the renal system in the...