What is lupus?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. "Chronic" means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks. read more

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs)."Chronic" means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. read more

Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system mistakes the body's own tissues as foreign invaders and attacks them. Some people with lupus suffer only minor inconvenience. Others suffer significant lifelong disability. read more

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout your body. An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your body’s own immune system is responsible for the inflammation and breakdown of its own cells. read more

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body."Chronic" means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. read more

Lupus is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It is most often diagnosed in young women, between the ages of 15 and 44. While the cause is not known, lupus is an autoimmune disease – in which your immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake – that can potentially damage many parts of the body. read more