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Lupus can be mild or life-threatening, depending on which tissues are affected.

Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.

Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.

The most common infections for people with lupus include those of the respiratory tract, skin and urinary system.

Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.

Hives (urticaria) are a reaction to the release of histamine into the skin.

In men, severe rosacea can cause the nose to become reddened and enlarged (rhinophyma).

There is generally no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but the symptoms can be managed.

Pericarditis symptoms may be similar to those of heart attack and include chest pain and abnormal heart rhythms.

Raynaud's phenomenon can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, so see your doctor if you experience it.