Is Lupus Hereditary?

posted in Diagnosing Lupus on March 6, 2024 by

Updated February 16, 2025

Is Lupus Hereditary? “Yes”

Around 200 genes have been identified that increase the risk of getting lupus. This partly explains why women are much more likely to get lupus than men. Understanding the hereditary nature of lupus is a …

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Childhood Trauma, PTSD, Racism, Stress, and Lupus

posted in Triggers Of Lupus Disease Activity on January 8, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated October 12, 2025

Crucially, multiple studies show that stress and trauma increase the risk of developing lupus, as well as causing lupus flares.

QUESTION: “New research is showing that childhood trauma may contribute to the development of lupus? I read a study where

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