/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 symptoms, cellcept, newly diagnosed, diagnosis, and question, 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
: "Recently diagnosed and i don't know what to do"
27 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "What a Ridiculous Disease"
21 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "5 things that are worth your money (Lupus Edition)"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/lupus

#1

Symptoms

2 posts
#2

Cellcept

: "Starting Cellcept"
2 posts
#3

Newly Diagnosed

: "Newly Diagnosed and feeling lost. How do you know what’s caused by lupus?"
2 posts
#4

Diagnosis

: "Newly diagnosed and feeling lost. How do you know what’s caused by lupus?"
2 posts
#5

Question

: "Mouth Sores Question"
2 posts
#6

Lupus

1 post
#7

Flare

1 post
#8

Bloodwork

1 post
#9

Anxiety

1 post

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
Venting
: "What a Ridiculous Disease"
38 posts
#2
Diagnosed Users Only
: "Blessing in disguise"
34 posts
#3
Advice
: "Low Energy to eat"
31 posts
#4
General
: "Lupus hair growth"
28 posts
#5
Medicines
: "Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications"
20 posts
#6
Newly Diagnosed
: "Recently diagnosed and i don't know what to do"
14 posts
#7
Life tips
: "5 things that are worth your money (Lupus Edition)"
12 posts
#8
Sun/UV exposure
: "How is everyone faring in this heat?"
6 posts
#9
Career/School
: "Reasonable accommodations for Lupus at work"
4 posts
#10
Fitness
: "Feeling sick every time I exercise 😢"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/lupus

Yearly
+11k members(22.7%)

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Last updated: August 22, 2026