Lupus Star Foundation

~ Young men with lupus have normal reproductive histories.

~ Lupus should not affect their ability to be sexually active.

~ Men with lupus may not be able to continue working to support his family.

~ They may have difficulty with tasks requiring physical labor.

~ Stress may be caused by the inability to carry on the traditional male role.

~ Men can have hair loss, weight gain and skin rashes.

~ Men are more concerned with loss of job and change of job.

~ False sense of "loss of masculinity" and loss of independence is difficult.