Despite the recent rise in herbal supplement use, research suggests certain supplements may pose risks for patients with autoimmune diseases.

You've heard massaging it can relieve stress—now experts have found the 27 million U.S. autoimmune sufferers could find ...

People with lupus are at an increased risk of depression. Lupus is a chronic condition with recurring symptoms that can ...

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

"Erythema migrans, a rash with a great ability to spread through the skin, is a hallmark of Lyme disease, a serious bacterial ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases?

Autoimmune disease is controlled by host genes and the environment. Both can increase susceptibility to autoimmunity by affecting the overall reactivity and quality of the cells of the immune system.

Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), an autoimmune disease that causes skin inflammation, have a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), or hardening of the ...

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

Crohn’s disease isn’t just about digestion. From joint pain to vision issues, its hidden symptoms affect the body in unexpected ways.

This subepidermal blistering autoimmune disease primarily affects the skin, especially the lower abdomen, groin, and flexor surfaces of the extremities. Mucous membrane involvement is seen in 10% ...

For instance, psoriasis affects the skin, while coeliac and Crohn’s disease affect the digestive system. Type 1 diabetes and thyroid disease affect hormones, rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints, ...