Saint Louis University Lupus Research Myths and facts about lupus Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys. While the disease affects one out of every 185 Americans, few people know about lupus, which has led to some myths about the condition. Only adults and the elderly get lupus.
Lupus affects people of all ages.
Approximately 20 percent of all lupus patients are under 20 years old. The most common age range for people with lupus is 15-45 years old. Lupus can be cured. No cure has been found for lupus. With the help of medicines and treatments, symptoms can be controlled and the disease can go into remission.