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Another type of lupus that a person could have is called cutaneous lupus erythematosus. This type is divided into three other sub-groups which include sub acute lupus erythematosus, acute lupus erythematosus and chronic lupus erythematosus which is also known as discoid lupus. The symptoms are an outbreak on the skin of rashes, ulcerated sores on […]

One of the medication types most used by those dealing with lupus is called corticosteroid hormone treatments. These medications are related to cortisol which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone that diminishes inflammation. These drugs are used because they are very fast acting. They will begin to relieve the inflammation immediate and at the […]

One of the drugs that are used to treat lupus is the same drug used to treat those with malaria. This medication has a long history. It can be traced back to the early 1800s when Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Bienaimé Caventou, two young French pharmacists, were able to extract a yellow sticky substance […]

Of all of the forms of the disease known as lupus, drug-induced lupus is one of the least severe. It is a problem that can potentially affect many individuals due to their prescription regimens, and it is an important type of illness to become familiarized with. In this article, we’ll talk about drug-induced lupus so […]

It used to be that a woman with lupus was told that she could not have a successful pregnancy. That was twenty some years ago. Today with managed, competent medical supervision, a woman can successful conceive and bear a healthy baby. A pregnant woman with lupus will be considered a high-risk pregnancy. She will see […]