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%.

Topical ruxolitinib cream shows promise as a treatment for inflammatory skin conditions, but lacks consistent data, indicating a need for further research into its use across various dermatologic ...

Four patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, 3 with other connective-tissue syndromes (1 of whom was suspected of having systemic lupus) and 5 of the 9 with Raynaud's phenomenon alone had ...

It is often associated with other forms of cutaneous lupus, and about 20% of patients develop systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). The patient usually comes with symptoms of purple plaques or nodules ...

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder that predominantly affects sun-exposed areas, such as the face, ears, and scalp (1, 2). It is clinically characterized by ...

Introduction. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) can present as part of the SLE spectrum or as a ‘skin only’ disease.1 Up to 80% of all CLE cases seen in dermatology settings are diagnosed to be ...

Lupus can be debilitating and sometimes deadly for the 3 million people who have it. A treatment called CAR T appears to stop ...

The Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research program provides funding for research projects that have the potential to ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab ...

Kelvin Okafor is using his latest exhibition, “Drawing Awareness,” to call attention to different skin conditions, with ...

The American College of Rheumatology has updated its systemic lupus erythematosus treatment guidelines for the first time ...