/r/lupus/

r/lupus

58k members
r/lupus is a subreddit with 58k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses lupus, benlysta, sun, symptoms, and flare, and they frequently recommend/review sunscreen, pillows, and skincare product.
This is a space for those Living with Lupus to Connect, Share Experiences, Build Support, and Create Community. Those who have other autoimmune conditions or loved ones of those with Lupus are welcome, with the loving reminder that this forum is for Lupus patients first. Respect our needs as much as we do our best to respect yours.

Popular Themes in r/lupus

#1
Advice Requests
: "what helps with sun sensitivity"
7 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Feeling of anger.."
5 posts

Popular Topics in r/lupus

#1

Lupus

: "Zepbound and Lupus"
13 posts
#2

Benlysta

: "Benlysta injection vs infusion"
3 posts
#3

Sun

: "what helps with Sun sensitivity"
3 posts
#4

Symptoms

2 posts
#5

Flare

: "Urgent: Missed Work for severe Flare in hospital autoimmune disease(Lupus/Dermatomyositis) Please anything helps."
2 posts
#6

Pregnancy

: "Planning for Pregnancy and prenatals"
2 posts
#7

Prednisone

: "Prednisone taper"
2 posts
#8

New Marks

: "New Marks?"
2 posts
#9

Car T Cell Therapy

: "Car T Cell Therapy"
2 posts
#10

Joint Pain

: "Joint Pain/Muscle Aches/Fatigue"
2 posts

Products Discussed in r/lupus

Sunscreen

26 reviews
#1
La Roche-Posay
5.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Beauty of Joseon
5.0 from 3 reviews
#3
Biore
5.0 from 2 reviews

Pillows

10 reviews
#1
My Pillow
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Yippo Labs
5.0 from 1 review
#3
The Pillow Bar
5.0 from 1 review
#1
First Aid Beauty
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
CeraVe
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Mineral Fusion
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/lupus

#1
Diagnosed Users Only
: "Lupus and Alcohol"
26 posts
#2
Advice
: "Feeling of anger.."
16 posts
#3
General
: "Zepbound and lupus"
14 posts
#4
Medicines
: "Lupus, Plaquenil & SSRIs"
14 posts
#5
Venting
: "a rude awakening"
8 posts
#6
Life tips
: "what helps with sun sensitivity"
4 posts
#7
Sun/UV exposure
: "Sun protective sale"
4 posts
#8
Fitness
: "How can I get back to my normal routine?"
3 posts
#9
Newly Diagnosed
: "Running with Lupus"
3 posts
#10
Nephritis
: "Postpartum with Lupus Nephritis 27 y/o"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/lupus

Yearly
+11k members(22.8%)

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Last updated: August 28, 2026