Image credits: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images #5 Seal Singer Seal’s face is marked by distinctive scars caused by discoid lupus erythematosus, a chronic skin condition that affects sun-exposed areas.

Discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp has the same appearance as discoid lupus elsewhere on the face and body. The scalp is the sole skin site affected in 11% to 20%.

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Pictured here, Grammy-winning musician Seal has scarring from discoid lupus erythematosus.

This year, the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to announce two recipients of grants supporting pediatric lupus research. This year’s recipients are Nayimisha Balmuri, MD, Assistant ...

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Hydroxychloroquine is tied to reduced preeclampsia risk but not preterm birth risk in pregnant patients with lupus in a Swedish cohort study.

Systemic lupus erythematosus articles from across Nature Portfolio Systemic lupus erythematosus is a potentially fatal autoimmune disease that is characterized by wide-spread inflammation and ...

BARCELONA -- A novel antibody-based drug targeting the CD40 ligand helped close to half of patients with treatment-refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) get symptoms under control ...

There is no established diet for lupus. However, eating some foods and avoiding others may help you manage your symptoms.

Belimumab autoinjector is now approved and available for pediatric patients with lupus nephritis.