Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease with few treatment options and no approved targeted therapies.

A malar rash, or butterfly rash, typically appears across the cheeks and bridge of the nose in a butterfly shape. Lupus and rosacea are two conditions that can cause a malar rash. A malar rash can be ...

Yes, a lupus rash can be itchy, but it’s not always the case for everyone. Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease that can cause rashes and other skin issues. The most ...

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 ...

Dermatomyositis and lupus are autoimmune conditions that may share symptoms like skin rashes, muscle weakness, and chronic inflammation. Dermatomyositis may involve lung complications and skin ulcers, ...

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint pain ...

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.

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) is a rare skin disorder. Lupus is an autoimmune condition that causes pain and inflammation. Both conditions occur due to abnormal immune system responses, and ...

Lupus symptoms have a well-earned reputation for being maddeningly vague. Not the butterfly rash, which is memorable and specific and appears in every medical illustration. The other ones. The ones ...