Dear T.S.B.: The term "lupus" generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder (as its name ...

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.

Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in June 2025 issue of Rheumatology International to compile evidence on sex-specific differences in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), focusing ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of inflamed, scaly, flaky skin. It's most likely to affect your elbows, knees, or scalp, but psoriasis can ...