1 Lupus is an autoimmune condition caused by allergies.
False! Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own healthy cells. It’s not entirely understood, but docs believe it’s caused by genetics and other things like hormone changes during puberty or pregnancy.
2 Symptoms include tiredness, joint pain and skin rashes.
True! Although these are just some of the symptoms. There are several types of lupus and many other symptoms, such as hair loss, depression, migraines and even memory loss.
3 Lupus can be cured easily.
False! There’s currently no cure for lupus, but treatments are available to help ease the symptoms.
4 Women of African descent are less likely to get lupus.
False! Women of African descent are three times more likely to get lupus than white women.