Lupus may refer to:

the following skin disorders:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as "Lupus". When the term 'lupus' is used without modification, it usually means SLE, especially in a medical context.
  • Drug-induced lupus erythematosus, a drug-induced form of SLE
  • Lupus nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys caused by SLE, when anti-DNA antibodies, which the body makes, precipitate in the kidneys.
• Lupus pernio, a feature of sarcoidosis.
• Lupus vulgaris, a feature of cutaneous tuberculosis

See alsoEdit

• Tuberculosis