Information on lupus in our five-part comprehensive guide includes: what lupus is, types of lupus, information on lupus signs and symptoms, how lupus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Lupus is a complex disease which can be hard to diagnose. Symptoms of lupus can resemble other types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.

Fast Facts About Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune rheumatic disease. Lupus affects the joints, skin, and other organs of the body. Learn 10 things you should know about lupus.

Lupus cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Lupus, short for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that can involve the organs and joints. Lupus symptoms vary, but may include a characteristic butterfly skin rash, arthriti

Exercise is another approach that can help you cope with lupus. People with chronic diseases like lupus should check with their health care professional before starting an exercise program.

Discoid lupus erythematosus cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), is a chronic skin disease. Most individuals with discoid lupus will only develop skin manifestations, but some patients will also present sympto

Lupus cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Lupus, short for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that can involve the organs and joints. Lupus symptoms vary, but may include a characteristic butterfly skin rash, arthriti

Lupus is not a simple disease with an easy answer. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body. Lupus may be hard to diagnose. Lupus is often mistaken for other diseases. For this reason, lupus has been called the “great im

An index of Profiles for the Arthritis guide site.