is lupus inherited
Lupus and Inheritance. The exact causes of lupus are unknown, but it is expected that genetic and environmental factors both play a part. It is thought that there is some hereditary component to the disease as people who have a family history of lupus are more likely to contract the illness.iscoid lupus-normally limited to the skin-symptoms include a rash on the face, scalp or body. Other symptoms include joint aches. Systemic lupus erythemtosus (SLE) - affects body organs and involves inflammation of joints and other connective tissues.