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
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
Lupus: Can It Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss is common in lupus. Although distressing, it is usually temporary.
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
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Lupus Totally F’ed Up My Life—Then Taught Me To Love It (And Myself) More
Lupus derailed my career plans and tanked my self-esteem. I'm stuck with it for life, but finally I'm the one in control, instead of my disease.
By Lauren Finney