Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can be seen in children as well as adults. In children, it is called childhood-onset lupus, pediatric SLE, or juvenile lupus.

Although broadly similar, some aspects of management have a different emphasis in children with lupus. As childhood-onset lupus is often an aggressive disease with a higher incidence of renal and ...

Lupus in children can cause significant medical and psychosocial complications which are disruptive to the children as well as to their parents and have a great impact on everyday living. Dr. Lakshmi ...

Dermatomyositis and lupus may share symptoms in some cases. Here's what you need to know about these autoimmune conditions.

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and ...

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 ...

Interferon-alpha activity may be used routinely in clinical settings as a biomarker for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and disease flares, according to a study. Children with lupus nephritis who ...

Statins have not proved to be beneficial enough to be used regularly on children and adolescents, states a study. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes widespread inflammation and organ damage.

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 ...