15th June 2025
International Men’s Health Week takes place from Monday, June 9, to Sunday, June 15, 2025. To Read More follow this link to The Australian Men’s Health Forum website
Does lupus occur in men?
Lupus can develop in anyone, male or female, of any age, including children, teenagers, and adults.
A lot of misinformation exists about lupus, and men with the disease may discover that people are often surprised to learn that they have it because of the incorrect belief that lupus only occurs in women.
Research suggests 1 in 10 of those with lupus are male. Men develop the same typical clinical manifestations of lupus as women, yet certain key symptoms may be more pronounced in men than in women. For example, when men with lupus have kidney involvement it tends to be more severe. Read More