Lupus Medications

Most people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) will need to take medication – often a combination of drugs – as part of their treatment at least some of the time. There are several drugs that are known to reduce and help control lupus symptoms. It may take a few...

Learning to Live Well with Lupus

Lupus is a lifelong, incurable disease that may require lifestyle changes and adjustments. The challenge facing many of those living with lupus is that the disease can affect many aspects of daily life, such as physical functioning, the ability to work outside the...

Lupus and Skin Diseases

kin disease is a very common symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus. Rashes are often the first visible indication of the disease. Eighty per cent of lupus patients will develop some kind of skin manifestation throughout the course of their disease....

Kidney Disease and Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause inflammation in major organs. Many if not most people with lupus have some involvement of the kidneys. Sometimes the kidneys are not affected in a serious way, but “lupus nephritis,” a potentially serious complication of...

Photosensitivity, Sun Safety and Lupus

Photosensitivity, or increased sensitivity to sunlight, is common among people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus. Sun exposure can cause rashes (including the butterfly or malar rash) and lesions or trigger flare-ups of the disease that could affect...