HRT may be safe for people with lupus in certain instances. One 2022 review involving 16 studies found that HRT can help ...

Doctors originally told her that she had discoid lupus as she had developed round dark spots all over her body. However, not long after her diagnosis, she began having breathing problems and doctors ...

Cutaneous vasculitis (CV) is a term used for inflammation of the blood vessels in the skin that occurs in up to 70% of patients with lupus erythematosus ... bumps and hard spots, small bruises ...

If enough of the pieces fit together you may be diagnosed with lupus. Blood tests can help doctors diagnose lupus including a complete blood count (CBC), antibody tests to determine if the immune ...

Smoking also increases the risk of heart attack in diabetics (insulin or non-insulin dependent). Vascular complications Lupus can affect the blood vessels and circulation in a variety of ways. Raynaud ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes widespread inflammation. It can affect the skin, joints, blood vessels, and multiple organ systems. The exact cause ...