What’s a Lupus Flare?

Lupus is an autoimmune disease with flare-ups that can be triggered by stress, medication changes, or sunlight exposure. Recognizing pre-flare warning signs, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding triggers can prevent flare-ups. Severe flares can cause kidney failure or fluid around the heart. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized in part by “flare-ups,” […]

Prevent sun flare?

Avoid direct sunlight, wear light clothing or high SPF sunscreen. Sun rash can be caused by sunlight, chemicals, or prescription drugs. Protect skin with clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Gradual exposure to sunlight can build resistance. Treat mild cases with aloe vera, cold packs, or hydrocortisone creams. Consult a doctor for severe cases. Avoiding exposure […]

What’s a solar flare?

Solar flares are violent mass ejections caused by magnetic field reconnection on the Sun’s surface. They release energy across the electromagnetic spectrum and can disrupt long-range radio communications. Solar flares are related to coronal mass ejections and can be dangerous for astronauts due to the release of energetic particles. Proton storms caused by solar flares […]

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