Lupus Foundation of America
Help us Find a Cure
Their Misson
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the oldest and largest national nonprofit voluntary health organization focused on improving the quality of life for people with lupus. Our unique dual mission serves the ongoing needs of people affected by lupus today while leading efforts to find a cure.
Efforts of bringing national attention and resources to bear upon lupus in order to:
- shine a light on this medically underserved disease.
- accelerate the pace of medical research on lupus.
- build support for the needs of those affected by lupus.
- elevate lupus to a place of prominence on the nation’s health care agenda.
Butterfly Rash
The butterfly rash is a common sign of Lupus. This rash is in the shape of a butterfly that usually forms around the cheek and eye area. The rash tinds to get red, purple, and starts to flake up.
What Lupus Does
Lupus commonly attacks the skin, joints, the heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. The symptoms are called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Butterfly Rash, and Raynuds Phenomenon.
Raynuds Phenomenon
The Fingers and toes become painful, numb, and tingly caused by cold temperatures or emotional stress. This happens when small blood vessels spasm and restrict blood flow to the area. While in action the fingers and toes may turn white or blue. People can also have Raynaud's without having lupus or any serious health complications.
What Exactly is Lupus?
Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, one that takes on several forms and can affect any part of the body. About 1.5 million Americans are dignosed with this disease. For the most part females are most likely to be dignosed with it. The question that is asked the most is "Cam Lupus kill you?" Yes, Lupus can kill you if you don't treat it right away. You would have to stay away from jerms and risks of the body.
Where You Can Find Us
Website: Lupus.org
Phone: 202-349-1155
Facebook: facebook.com/LupusFoundtionofAmerica
Twitter: @LupusOrg
Works Cited
Lupus Foundation of America. N.p., 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2012. <http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_learnunderstanding.aspx?articleid=2232&zoneid=523>.
Web MD. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2012. <http://lupus.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-lupus-overview>.