
Autoimmune Diseases - Overview and Types | NIAMS
Mar 22, 2023 · Overview of Autoimmune Diseases Your immune system is the network of cells and tissues in your body that work together to defend you from viruses, bacteria, and infection. It tries to …
Lupus Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body. Lupus occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the …
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness. Tiredness and fever may also be present.
Scleroderma Symptoms, Types, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes areas of tight, hard skin, but can also harm blood vessels and organs. Symptoms vary by type of scleroderma.
Sjogren's Disease Symptoms - Dry Mouth & Eyes | NIAMS
Sjogren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the glands that make moisture in the body. Most common symptoms are dry mouth & eyes. Learn more.
Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease where patches of skin become red & scaly. Learn more about the types, symptoms,& possible causes of psoriasis.
Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases - Overview & Types | NIAMS
Jun 5, 2025 · Find information about more than 20 different arthritic diseases (those that affect the joints) and rheumatic diseases (which usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles).
Vitiligo Symptoms, Risk Factors, & Causes | NIAMS
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease. Normally, the immune system works throughout your body to fight off and defend your body from viruses, bacteria, and infection. In people with autoimmune diseases, the …
Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Autoimmune and Immune …
Mar 10, 2025 · The Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP® AIM) program launched in 2021 with the goal of deepening our understanding of the cellular …
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Symptoms, Types, Causes | NIAMS
Overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Like adults, children can develop arthritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common type of chronic, or long-lasting, arthritis that …