A few animal studies have found a connection between solvents and lupus. Yet, human studies have been less consistent, Parks says. As with solvents, the research on triggers of flares is incomplete.

To help you prevent and manage flares, you should one: avoid lupus triggers, two: take medications as prescribed, three: educate yourself about lupus and four have a flare plan in place with your ...

“Managing lupus often means identifying and understanding personal triggers, as flare-ups can be brought on by factors like stress, UV exposure and infections. Practising sun ...

Concerned lupus may be contagious? Don't worry. It's not. Experts don't know for sure what causes it, but it starts when something makes your immune system go haywire and attack healthy parts of ...

there are different things that can trigger a flare-up of symptoms, including exposure to UV radiation, stress, not sleeping well, a minor illness, certain medications, and not taking lupus ...

It turns out Lenaki had Lupus, an auto-immune disorder that affects ... It took five hospitalizations and a full-blown attack – called a flare - before Lenaki was finally diagnosed.