r/lupus is a subreddit with 57k members. The community frequently discusses lupus, symptoms, flare, diagnosis, and pain, and they frequently recommend/review sunscreen, pillows, and skincare product, and the most common flair used is advice, diagnosed users only, general, medicines, and venting.
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 Topics in r/lupus
#1
Lupus
36 posts
#2
Symptoms
20 posts
#3
Flare
8 posts
#4
Diagnosis
8 posts
#5
Pain
7 posts
#6
Fatigue
7 posts
#7
Plaquenil
6 posts
#8
Diagnosed
4 posts
#9
Rash
4 posts
#10
Sun
3 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
Skincare Product
10 reviews
#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
Advice
: "Summer is killing me"
36 posts
#2
Diagnosed Users Only
: "i need to be told it's not like this forever"
36 posts
#3
General
: "Is anyone else treated like a rare exotic animal by doctors because you have this rare disease Lupus? Every doc of the hospital entered my room to glance at me… it was so horrible"
32 posts
#4
Medicines
: "I hate this dumbass disease."
23 posts
#5
Venting
: "The joy of developing another autoimmune disease"
19 posts
#6
Newly Diagnosed
: "New guy, here. Diagnosed with SLE, today. Just a few questions."
11 posts
#7
Sun/UV exposure
: "Explain it to me like I’m 5…"
11 posts
#8
Life tips
: "The lupus fatigue is so horrible and has ruined my academic life. What do you guys do to cure the fatigue from lupus? I"
10 posts
#9
Nephritis
: "Do i need to get off energy drinks?"
5 posts
#10
Career/School
: "Careers for a person with Lupus"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/lupus
Yearly
+11k members(23.1%)
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Last updated: July 22, 2026