Overview & Facts
With the basic facts about lupus, you’ll have a better picture of what’s going on. These overview articles will put the disease and its causes into perspective.
What Is Lupus?
Lupus affects people of African, Asian, or Native American descent three times as often as it affects whites. Nine out of 10 people with lupus are women.
Lupus is a lifelong disorder of the immune system. Immune cells attack the body's own healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
Causes
Genetics play a role in lupus, but other factors can trigger this autoimmune disease.
Are You at Risk?
The chances of developing lupus are higher if you are female, and if you have these risk factors.
Prevention
Find tips on managing lupus symptoms.
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