Tanning beds are not safe for people with lupus. The bulbs in tanning beds produce ultraviolet light rays. It is the ultraviolet light rays that cause the skin to tan. The majority of people with ...
Put on Purple for World Lupus Day on May 10! Whether it's a purple shirt, hat, sunglasses or more, wear your favorite purple gear to help make lupus visible, and support efforts to advance lupus ...
Lupus advocates are the engine behind everything we do at the Lupus Foundation of America. Our advocates have pushed forward policy change on a massive scale and have generated more than $201 million ...
In some people that are photosensitive, UV light from sunlight and indoor light sources can trigger a lupus flare. In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different ...
We’re excited to announce a new virtual support group starting May 18 th in Riverside County. The group will meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 6 – 7:30pm PT and be led by Kimberly Burnett, ...
Many people with lupus ask, “Is there anything I can do to improve my health?” If you’re a smoker, the answer is yes: Stop smoking! More than any other lifestyle choice you can make, that will have ...
Cheryl Russell of Highland Beach, FL, doesn’t indulge in what she calls “symptom chasing.” After more than three decades with lupus, she refuses to head to the doctor every time she has joint pain or ...