Post by Merck Group

Let's take a moment to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that often remains invisible to many. Lupus occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues and organs. Lupus can affect multiple organs and symptoms vary widely from person to person. These can include painful, intensely itchy rashes, disfiguring scars, and hair loss. Beyond the physical symptoms, they can also take an emotional toll, affecting confidence, self-esteem and daily life. Naomi's journey highlights the resilience it takes to live with discoid lupus. Despite the challenges it brings to everyday life, her experience shows the importance of staying hopeful and finding strength in support, awareness, and shared understanding. Even as the day has passed, we continue to recognize and support the millions living with lupus, committing to greater awareness, understanding, and action. Merck Healthcare #WorldLupusDay #AsOneForPatients

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