This autoimmune disease may impact your skin as well as your nails and hair. Learn what to look for to treat lupus more effectively.

The Lupus Research Alliance applauds the decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant Breakthrough Therapy designation for litifilimab (BIIB059) in clinical development by Biogen ...

Litifilimab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting the BDCA2 receptor to reduce proinflammatory mediators in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Designation is based on the breadth of available litifilimab data, including the Phase 2 LILAC study result that showed improvements in cutaneous ...

Lupus can cause a lot of different skin problems, and there are many different kinds of medicines that can treat them. A special doctor called a dermatologist can help you find a treatment plan that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with systemic lupus with a history of skin rashes are likely to have high interferon levels. This ...

The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation for litifilimab in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a press release from manufacturer Biogen. Litifilimab (Biogen) is a ...

This could spell relief for untold millions.

Lupus is considered a common disease that impacts millions of people worldwide. Until recently, the cause of this disease was unknown. However, in a study released this week, researchers may have made ...

Very often the skin findings can be very similar whether or not you have systemic disease. And the approaches to treatment can often be quite similar. Turns out that as we discussed before, the ...

Actress, singer and makeup mogul Selena Gomez has been candid about her experience of living with lupus. Since 2015, Gomez has documented on social media and in interviews the effect the condition has ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study has now shown that the natural active ingredient ...