There is no set definition or timeframe for what counts as lupus remission. It’s no wonder lupus remission is a confusing topic! This month, Dr. Ronald van Vollenhoven, director of Amsterdam ...

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 ...

Lupus is considered a common disease that impacts millions of people worldwide. Until recently, the cause of this disease was unknown. However, in a study released this week, researchers may have made ...

A lupus "flare" or "flare up" is when your lupus symptoms worsen and you feel ill as a result. The formal definition of a flare is: A measurable increase in disease activity in one or more organ ...

There is currently no cure for lupus. However, a person living with the condition may be able to experience complete remission, in which their symptoms disappear for a sustained period. Lupus is a ...

Early diagnosis of lupus is important, so that treatment to prevent irreversible organ damage can begin. In this national registry study, lupus diagnosis was preceded by years of markedly increased ...

Dec. 18, 2025 -- At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with lupus, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus – and who does ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Calabrese additionally discussed the recent proliferation of data and updates regarding lupus, including a ...

There are two parts to this relationship. One, earlier research found that birth control pills may increase the risk of developing lupus. Two, having lupus means some birth control methods are safer ...

To acknowledge Worldwide Lupus Month and promote awareness of the chronic autoimmune disease, the fourth Lupus Awareness Event was held.