Putting on purple for lupus awareness

If you’ve got something purple to wear, today’s your day – the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is encouraging everyone to “Put on Purple” to help raise awareness for lupus.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and the majority of these patients are women. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, swollen joints, headaches, butterfly rashes and more. Check out these infographics from the LFA to learn more:

 

 

 

Today, the PatientsLikeMe Team is putting on purple to help shine a spotlight on lupus. Share your own photos on social media using the #POPGA or #PutOnPurple hashtags.

And if you are living with lupus, don’t hesitate to reach out to the community on PatientsLikeMe – over 7,000 people are sharing their experiences to help everyone solve the mystery of lupus.

 

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