What Is Lupus?

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack the skin, joints, organs, nervous system, blood cells, kidneys, or some combination of body systems. Most cases strike women, although lupus can occur in men, too.

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Carrie Ann Inaba Says She Had No Idea She Was Diagnosed With Lupus 6 Years Ago—Because Her Doctor Didn’t Tell Her

Carrie Ann Inaba Says She Had No Idea She Was Diagnosed With Lupus 6 Years Ago—Because Her Doctor Didn’t Tell Her

"My doctor didn't tell me I had lupus," Carrie Ann Inaba revealed.
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These Women Are Sharing Photos of a 'Butterfly Rash' to Reveal a Little-Known Symptom of Lupus

What Really Causes the Butterfly Rash in Lupus—and What to Do About It

About 30% of people with lupus experience this distinctive face rash.
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11 Symptoms Used to Diagnose Lupus

11 Symptoms Used to Diagnose Lupus

Lupus can be tricky to diagnose, so consult a doctor if you think you might have lupus symptoms.
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Selena Gomez Opens Up About Battle with Lupus and Feeling 'Guilty' About Her Fame

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Battle with Lupus and Feeling 'Guilty' About Her Fame

“I don’t want people to think it’s a sad thing that I went through this with Francia," she said.
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Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa Reveals Why She Decided to Give Her a Kidney

Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa Reveals Why She Decided to Give Her a Kidney

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Selena Gomez and Kidney Donor Francia Raisa Speak Out in First Interview Since Transplant

Selena Gomez and Kidney Donor Francia Raisa Speak Out in First Interview Since Transplant

The pair made headlines in September when Gomez revealed that she was recovering from the transplant.
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More on Lupus

9 Celebrities With Lupus

9 Celebrities With Lupus

Check out this list of celebrities (and one celebrity dog) who have been diagnosed with lupus.
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7 People on What It's Really Like to Have Lupus

7 People on What It's Really Like to Have Lupus

After Selena Gomez' big announcement, we asked several people living with lupus to share what it's really like, what they wish people knew about this disease, and how they push forward. Here are their stories.
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What Is Lupus?

What Is Lupus?

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What to Know About Lupus, the Condition That Led to Selena Gomez's Kidney Transplant

What to Know About Lupus, the Condition That Led to Selena Gomez's Kidney Transplant

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How Is Lupus Treated?

How Is Lupus Treated?

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Selena Gomez Taking Time Off to Work on Depression, Anxiety Caused by Lupus

Selena Gomez Taking Time Off to Work on Depression, Anxiety Caused by Lupus

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Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa Proudly Shows Off Her Scar in Stunning Look at PEOPLE's Ones to Watch Party

The actress recently donated her kidney to Gomez, who has the autoimmune disease lupus.

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What Is Lupus? 5 Things to Know About the Autoimmune Condition

What Is Lupus? 5 Things to Know About the Autoimmune Condition

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Nick Cannon Hospitalized Through Holidays Due to Lupus Complications

Nick Cannon Hospitalized Through Holidays Due to Lupus Complications

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