Facts About Lupus

9. Types of Lupus

The four types of lupus are: • Systemic lupus erythematosus: Systemic lupus is the most common and severe form of the disease. It affects the skin, lungs, blood, and kidneys. • Lupus discoid: Lupus discoid only affects the skin and causes rashes to appear. The rash can develop anywhere on the skin surface but usually strikes the scalp, neck, and face. Lupus discoid does not harm internal organs, but 10% of people living with it eventually develop systemic lupus. • Drug-induced lupus: Drug-induced lupus is a reaction to a medication and generally subsides once the drugs run their course. • Neonatal lupus: Neonatal lupus is rare, but babies can be born with the condition if the mother has lupus.