Autoimmune Diseases

Pigment loss, rashes, bald spots, and swollen joints can all be signs of autoimmune disease. The photos here show a range of visible symptoms.

CAD is a rare form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, in which the immune system prematurely destroys red blood cells, causing fatigue and muscle weakness.

Warming drives the rise of autoimmune diseases. Learn about the link, how climate change impacts the immune system, disease risks, symptoms, comorbidities, and more.

On her talk show, Pinkett Smith discusses the Will Smith–Chris Rock incident and asks her guests to share their stories about hair loss and stigma.

Is autoimmunity more prevalent today? Research on biomarkers suggests the condition, in which the body’s immune system reacts against its own healthy cells and tissues, may be on the rise. Learn about antinuclear antibodies (ANA).

Are you exhausted and depressed? Do your joints ache? These are telltale symptoms of more than 80 of the autoimmune diseases that exist. Find out the 6 most common, what happens when your body turns against itself and how to diagnose and treat symptoms...

Some autoimmune disorders carry a risk to a person's eye and vision health. Find out which autoimmune disorders can cause vision problems and what to expect.

Various types of autoimmune disorders can affect the skin, such as psoriasis or scleroderma. Learn about common symptoms of these conditions and others.

Millions of people have autoimmune disorders affecting their digestive systems. Learn about autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis.

Autoimmune disorders can affect every body part, including your blood and blood vessels. Lupus and APS are among the more common autoimmune blood disorders.