What Is Lupus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — commonly referred to simply as lupus — is a long-term disease that causes system-wide inflammation. This chronic condition occurs when your body’s immune system …
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How to Adjust to a Food Allergy
A food allergy diagnosis means making changes to your diet to completely avoid the food or food substance you’re allergic to. Doing so takes some adjustment, and it’s more …
Will Eczema Go Away on Its Own?
Eczema typically develops in early childhood and in a small number of cases spontaneously resolves on its own. For everyone else, eczema is usually a lifelong skin condition. While …
A Closer Look at What’s Causing Your Food Allergy
A food allergy results when your body’s immune system misidentifies the protein found in a food as a threat to your health. Did you know that more than 32 …
Winter Asthma: Five Ways to Avoid Asthma Attacks During Cold Weather
If you’re an East Coast resident living with asthma, you’re likely well aware of the effect cold weather has on your asthma symptoms. With average daytime temperatures hovering around …
Winter Skin Care Tips for Eczema
Keeping your skin happy in winter is challenging when you have eczema. Cold temperatures and dry air can irritate your sensitive skin and trigger a flare-up of eczema symptoms. …
Helping Your Child Live With an Insect Allergy
Insects can cause serious allergic reactions in some children, and they can be painful and frightening for the child and parent. There are many kinds of insects that cause …
Myths and Facts About Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term used to describe rheumatic diseases in children. It affects close to 300,000 children under age 16 in the United States. In children …
A Closer Look at Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the skin and other organs. It’s characterized by skin thickening and tightening as well as inflammation and scarring, which …
Understanding Autoimmune Disease
A healthy immune system defends your body against infection and disease. In patients with autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks parts of your own body. The exact cause …