Lupus
The distinct, butterfly-shaped facial rash isn’t the only sign to watch for.
12 Lupus Symptoms in Women You Should Be Able to Recognize
The autoimmune disease can have countless effects on the body.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Olga Petryna, MD
Selena Gomez Explained How Her Lupus Medication Has Affected Her Body
The singer has faced relentless comments about changes in her appearance for years.
By Korin Miller
Selena Gomez Says She’s ‘Grateful to be Alive’ in the Emotional First Trailer for My Mind & Me
“Everything that I have gone through, it’s going to be there.”
By Carrie Wittmer
Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Are Having Trouble Getting Their Meds Post-Roe
Methotrexate helps with extremely painful symptoms.
By Maggie O'Neill
How Do Biologics Work to Treat Autoimmune Diseases?
Learn exactly how they affect your body.
By Stephanie WatsonMedically reviewed by Olga Petryna, MD
Selena Gomez Embraces Her Kidney Transplant Scar in a New Photo
“Now, more than ever, I feel confident in who I am and what I went through.”
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
6 Things You Should Know If You Live With Chronic ITP
Bruising and bleeding could just be the start.
By Patia Braithwaite
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Everything You Should Know About the Condition That Makes You Bruise Like a Peach
Blame it on your immune system.
By Patia Braithwaite
Lupus: Can It Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss is common in lupus. Although distressing, it is usually temporary.
Model Robyn Lawley Shares Photos of Her Scars After Having a Seizure and Falling Down Stairs
"I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck.”
By Korin Miller
This Is Why Your Eyes Get So Damn Dry—and How to Fix It
Does anyone sell eye drops by the gallon?
By Korin Miller
Selena Gomez Becomes 'Best Friends' With Young Kidney Disease Survivor
"Do you know how much I admire you?"
By Andrea Park
Francia Raísa Says She 'Couldn't Move' for 2 Months After Donating a Kidney to Selena Gomez
Luckily, that's not common.
By Korin Miller
Raynaud’s Disease: Why Your Hands and Feet Hurt So Badly When They’re Cold
Yup, this is a real thing.
By Zahra Thompson
Understanding Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)
Symptoms, causes, treatment of a low platelet count.
Julianne Hough's Moving 'DWTS' Performance Was Inspired By Dealing With Autoimmune Diseases
"This is why we did this—to reach out and touch YOU."
By Sarah Jacoby
Selena Gomez Recalls the Moment Her Lupus Treatment Became ‘Life-or-Death’
And why she needed a kidney transplant.
By Evelyn Wang
Here’s How Francia Raísa Actually Became Selena Gomez’s Kidney Donor
"I don't think what we went through was easy."