FACT: Lupus affects people of all ages. Approximately 20 percent of all lupus patients are under 20 years old. The most common age range for people with lupus is 15-45 years old.MYTH: Lupus can be cured. FACT: No cure has been found for lupus.With the help of medicines and treatments, symptoms can be controlled and the disease can go into remission.he most common age range for people with lupus is 15-45 years old. MYTH: Lupus can be cured. FACT: No cure has been found for lupus. With the help of medicines and treatments, symptoms can be controlled and the disease can go into remission.