Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can affect all different parts of the body including the joints, skin, kidneys, and blood. Systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common form.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Rheumatology (Pediatrics)](/departments/rheumatology-pediatrics) 

 Treatment for pediatric rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile arthritis, lupus, arm and leg pain, fevers, and dermatomyositis, from specialized pediatric rheumatologists