Lupus Symptoms and Causes

Lupus can cause inflammation and pain in various parts of the body. Learn the autoimmune disease's most common symptoms and why doctors don't really know what causes it.

Itchy legs
How to Identify & Treat a Lupus Rash on the Legs
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What an Autoimmune Disease Rash Means
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Lupus Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Lupus patient holding hands with a nurse
How to Recognize the Early Symptoms of Lupus
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How Do Genetics and Ethnicity Affect Lupus Risk?
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Signs and Symptoms of Lupus
Genetic Diagram
Causes and Risk Factors of Lupus
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Can Hair Loss Be a Symptom of Lupus?
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Can You Catch Lupus From Another Person?
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Medication-Induced Lupus Symptoms and Treatment
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The Connection Between Lupus and Heart Disease