Lupus is a life-altering and potentially fatal disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy cells by mistake, causing inflammation and tissue damage. Though not a "women's disease" it disproportionately affects women, between the ages of 15 and 44. And of those, two-thirds are women of color. The cause of lupus is still unknown and there is no cure.
ABOUT LUPUS
Lupus commonly affects the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, brain, and blood vessels, causing inflammation, and pain that can dramatically affect a person's quality of life, particularly if left untreated.
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There are 4 Common Types of Lupus:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which affects many parts of the body.
Cutaneous lupus, which causes a rash or lesion on the skin.
Drug-induced lupus, which is caused by a negative drug reaction.
Neonatal lupus, which occurs when an infant acquires auto-antibodies from its mother with SLE.
MTL's focus is the lupus community. By supporting MTL, you are helping support lupus awareness, advocacy, and research.
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Our weekly Facebook posts entitled "Ask Dr. T" feature More Than Lupus community members asking Board Certified and esteemed rheumatologist Dr. Don Thomas, Jr., author of "The Lupus Encyclopedia" patient questions. Also, we highly recommend reading Dr. Thomas' book "The Lupus Encyclopedia." It is a comprehensive guide for patients and families.
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