She was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that disrupts regular hair growth, at just 18 months old and ...

An experimental medicine from Vera Therapeutics significantly reduced levels of toxic protein in the urine of patients with ...

Pulmonary fibrosis encompasses a spectrum of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) characterized by chronic inflammation, aberrant tissue remodeling, and ...

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I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the back of my head. I did a telehealth appointment and they said it’s alopecia ...

Autoimmune arthritis, where the immune system attacks joints, presents early signs like morning stiffness exceeding 30 minutes, swollen and warm joints, and unexplained fatigue. Difficulty moving ...

Numerous autoimmune diseases are associated with the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to research presented at the 2025 Association for Research and Vision in ...

Q: I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the ...

Patients with systemic sclerosis or Sjögren's syndrome suffer from various inflammatory reactions triggered by the body's own ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases?