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What Is Lupus? 11 Things to Know About the Misunderstood Autoimmune Disease

If you’ve ever watched an episode of Grey’s Anatomy or heard Lady Gaga talk about the inspiration for her album Joanne (it was inspired by her aunt, who passed away due to complications from the autoimmune disease) chances are, you’ve probably heard of lupus. But how much do you actually know about the somewhat enigmatic disease?

According to the Lupus Foundation of America, lupus affects over 1.5 million Americans, yet research done by the Lupus Foundation shows 63 percent of Americans surveyed "knew little or nothing about this disease and its symptoms beyond the name." But don't worry — class is now in session, and we’ve got you covered with everything you didn’t know you needed…

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 What Is Lupus? 11 Things to Know About the Misunderstood Autoimmune Disease

There's actually more than one kind of lupus, and it can take a really long time to get a diagnosis.

Lupus News Today

Lupus News Today is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of news related to lupus.

National Resource Center on Lupus

A living collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus.

Despite LUPUS

How to live WELL with a chronic illness.

DxLupus

This is a website designed and created for people who have lupus, those who share their lives, those who care for them, and everyone who wants to know more about lupus.

Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus

It is our mission to EDUCATE the public and to INFORM the medical community about lupus, to ADVOCATE for earlier life-saving diagnosis, to SUPPORT people living with lupus and to COLLABORATE with government and foundations to fund research toward a cure.

Lupus Foundation of America

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.

Lupus LA

Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, promotes lupus research, awareness, and education, and serves the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County.

Lupus Research Alliance

From among scientists at the most prestigious universities, medical schools, and hospitals throughout the world, we select and support the most promising research projects that we believe will treat, cure, and help prevent lupus.

Lupus Support

Meeting the needs of individuals-affected-by-lupus''.

Lupus Trust

This website contains information for medical professionals, patients and supporters.

Sick of Lupus

Spreading Lupus Awareness.

The Kelly Fund for Lupus

To educate, support and serve those affected by Lupus.

The Lupus Site

Here you'll find information on Lupus, including symptoms, diagnosis, tests, medications, news, complementary therapies, living with lupus & more!

BC Lupus Society

The Lupus Society is the only BC organization dedicated solely to providing lupus education and support services. We are committed to sponsoring research and providing hope for those affected by lupus.

International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The Congress will focus on highlighting the work of trainees and new faculty as well as strengthening international links to improve lupus treatment worldwide.

Italian Lupus Association

Extensive site covering lupus news and information.

Lupus Association of Belgium

Extensive website promoting the interests of those affected by Lupus.

Lupus Association of Denmark

Extensive lupus news and information.

Lupus Association of Germany

This website contains information for medical professionals, patients and supporters.

Lupus Canada

Lupus Canada is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with lupus through advocacy, education, public awareness, support and research.

Lupus Europe

Lupus Europe's mission is to make Lupus a well-known illness throughout Europe and, in partnership with the medical profession, secure high quality standards of treatment and support for people with lupus, their families and their careers.

Lupus Group Ireland

We are a registered voluntary charity which helps those with Lupus, supporting our members as required.

Lupus Legends

I hope by looking through my site you will learn a little about me and a whole lot about Lupus. It is important for everyone to know about this disease in the hopes of finding a cure.

Lupus UK

LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.

MedicineNet

Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system.

MedlinePlus

Anyone can get lupus, but women are most at risk. Lupus is also more common in African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American women. The cause of lupus is not known.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

The immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues.

TeensHealth

Lupus (pronounced: loo-pus) is a disease that involves the immune system and affects about 1.5 million Americans; nearly 90% of those diagnosed with the disease are female.

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