There are many different ways to teach newly diagnosed children and teens about lupus. Whatever way you choose, make sure what you say is appropriate for your child’s age and maturity level. You may ...

Lupus tends to be more aggressive and severe in children and teens than in adults. The symptoms are more intense, and the disease can have long-term effects on a child’s growth, quality of life, and ...

Learning the facts about lupus can mean the difference between early treatment and serious complications that impact quality ...

HRT may be safe for people with lupus in certain instances. One 2022 review involving 16 studies found that HRT can help manage menopausal symptoms without the extra risk in most cases. Most studies ...

Symptoms Lupus is often referred to as the "disease ... although it can also affect children and, less frequently, people over 50. The latter cases tend to be less severe. Lupus nephritis, or ...

Only your doctor can tell you if you have lupus, but about a third of people with it get a butterfly-shaped rash on their face. Other common symptoms are stiff, painful joints, achy or weak ...

Living with lupus can be challenging enough. But if you start to also experience symptoms of asthma, such as shortness of breath and chest tightness, you may be wondering what this means.

The US FDA has approved GSK’s Benlysta (belimumab) intravenous infusion for the treatment of children with lupus. While childhood-onset lupus is rare, when diagnosed, it is generally more active ...