The vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) is safe for girls and boys with lupus, because the virus it contains has been inactivated in a lab and therefore cannot cause infection. This is true ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is chronic in nature and tends to confuse us as laymen due to its multi-symptom approach. In contrast to bacterial or viral infections, lupus occurs when the immune ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. -- T.S.B. ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus ...

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint pain ...

Fatimah Shepherd’s kidneys were compromised, and pregnancy could send her into kidney failure. By Roni Caryn Rabin Photographs by Heather Khalifa Fatimah Shepherd knew she was not supposed to get ...

Lupus is a chronic condition that can cause inflammation and widespread pain. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, physical therapy, and getting enough sleep may help people manage severe lupus pain.