Assistant Professor Andrew Monteith's lab in the Department of Microbiology is documenting how key immune cells detect ...

Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — 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 ...

This is because IgE-mediated allergic reactions involve a chemical called histamine that causes blood vessels under the skin to dilate (widen ... Hives (urticaria) are a type of rash that causes ...

Background There is no consensus on the classification of lupus arthritis (LA). In this study, we aimed to investigate patients with LA who were clinically and serologically very similar to those ...

Heartbreaking new photos reveal a 'bumpy' giraffe covered with hundreds of skin lesions due to a rare viral disease. The unfortunate creature was spotted in Kruger National Park, South Africa by ...

Neonatal lupus skin lesions often appear in the first few weeks of life, but may be present at birth. Cutaneous lesions are often erythematous lesions, raised or flat, sometimes with fine scale.

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A circular rash isn't always ringworm. While the bullseye circle rash is typical ...

Discoid lupus erythematosus provides a prime example of how a patient-focused approach can make a big difference. It is an autoimmune disease where skin lesions can leave scars and discoloration.