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.

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They may not correlate at all with systemic activity (lupus may be quiet in the presence of these ulcers). They are also not specific to lupus. Alopecia (hair loss) in people with lupus is common. As ...

Lupus mouth sores typically clear up after several days of treatment. In some cases, such as if your lupus flare is severe, it might take a week or two. If sores last for longer than 3 weeks, it ...

Sores in the Mouth or Nose Some people with lupus get sores along their gums, inside the cheeks, or even in the nose. They’re usually painless, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. These ulcers ...

1. Introduction The term “lupus” is derived from the Latin word for wolf, reflecting an ancient belief that the facial rash associated with the disease resembled the markings on a wolf’s face. The ...

Understanding Lupus: The basics Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to ...

In 2020, he developed painful erythemato-violaceous lesions associated with small bullae and ulcers on the distal phalanges of the fingers and toes and of the tip of the nose. Skin lesions were ...

Lupus symptoms to know as NHS trial 'ground-breaking' treatment for incurable disease Although the chronic autoimmune disease affects thousands, little is known about it and a cure does not ...

Other symptoms may include headaches, mouth ulcers, hair loss, a high temperature, weight loss, swollen glands and chest pain. People with lupus may also get rashes over the nose and cheeks that ...

Other signs include: headaches, mouth and nose ulcers, fever without infection, hair and weight loss, swollen glands – usually in the neck, armpits or groin, depression and anxiety, chest or ...

Lupus sores People with discoid lupus can have coin-shaped sores inside their mouth, nose, or vagina. Doctors call these sores mucosal ulcers. The sores may be painful and get worse without treatment.