Get the basics on who gets lupus, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and more.

Get answers to common questions about lupus.

 Drug-induced lupus is when it's caused by taking certain prescription medicines for months or years at a time.

In most cases, lupus is not fatal. 80% to 90% of people who have this disease will likely live a normal life span. 

Lupus symptoms might develop quickly, or they may come on slowly. Learn what to watch for and when to call the doctor.

If you have lupus, you're likely to have skin issues at some point, but treatment can bring relief.

A malar rash, or malar flush, is a rash on the nose and cheeks. It’s almost always a symptom of lupus or rosacea. 

If you or a loved one is living with lupus, fatigue is likely to be one of the most difficult symptoms.

Lupus is difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can be vague. And doctors can't diagnose it with a single lab test.

The lupus anticoagulant test is a blood test that checks for antibodies that cause a blood clotting disorder.

Your treatment will depend on how severe symptoms are, whether organs are involved, and if your daily life is affected.

Cardiovascular disease, which can be caused by high blood pressure, is the leading cause of death in those with lupus.

Most people with lupus take an antimalarial drug to control symptoms and also to prevent blood clots and organ damage.

Although there’s no cure, many drugs can treat symptoms caused by inflammation in lupus and even prevent permanent damage.

Lupus can affect just about any part of your body, but medicine can help prevent and ease problems.

If you have lupus, you might be photosensitive -- meaning you have an unusually strong reaction to sunlight.

Over time, lupus raises your risk for cardiovascular disease, a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels.

Lupus affects multiple parts of your body, including your blood vessels. When they become inflamed, it’s called vasculitis.