Systemic lupus erythematosus
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What is systemic lupus erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily involving connective tissue. It affects multiple systems including the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. Treatments vary according to the area affected and may include drugs or supportive care.
Common symptoms reported by people with systemic lupus erythematosus
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Skin sensitivity to sun (photosensitivity)
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for systemic lupus erythematosus
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Who has systemic lupus erythematosus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 36072 say systemic lupus erythematosus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 924 | |
| 30s | 2734 | |
| 40s | 2757 | |
| 50s | 2729 | |
| 60s | 2709 | |
| 70+ | 6986 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1081 | |
| 20-29 years | 733 | |
| 30-39 years | 710 | |
| 40-49 years | 709 | |
| 50-59 years | 605 | |
| 60-69 years | 519 | |
| 70+ years | 407 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1196 | |
| Female | 32738 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 12563 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 532 |
These charts show data from systemic lupus erythematosus patients who have completed their condition history
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