Lupus erythematosus is a complex disease of the immune system. If it becomes systemic and if not treated properly, patients die. Over the last twenty years, medicines have been introduced which have helped people survive. Scientists are continuing to research the underlying mechanisms of this disease.
Disease: Lupus Erythematosus
Last update: May 2005
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
The key to developing effective lupus treatments will come from gaining a full understanding into how and why the body produces antibodies against itself. There is much active research in this area and a number of different compounds within the body are being investigated as potential treatment targets.
Research is also being conducted into treatments that may be able to reverse the chronic kidney damage that occurs in severe forms of lupus.