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An autoimmune disease can be defined as a health condition in which the immune system of the body mistakenly begins to attack healthy organs, tissues, and cells. Some of the most common types of autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis among others.

Autoimmune diseases are rarely discussed in the public domain. There are over 80 conditions that are prevalent today. Several Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities have been diagnosed with autoimmune diseases. Celebrities revealing their conditions have, in a way, amplified the conversations surrounding autoimmune diseases. Swipe left to see the list of celebrities diagnosed with autoimmune conditions.

Popular south Indian actress, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, revealed on October 30 that she is suffering from a rare and chronic autoimmune disease called myositis. The condition is known to attack the muscles leading to inflammation, weakness and pain.

During the promotion of one his films in 2017, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan revealed that he has a rare condition - trigeminal neuralgia. The condition has been traced to multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease. Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe pain in the face due to inflammation of the trigeminal nerve - a nerve that transmits pain and temperature sensation from face to the brain.

In 2011, reality TV star Kim Kardashian opened up about suffering from psoriasis in one of the episodes of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'.. It is a chronic condition that affects the skin and has no cure. Those suffering from the condition also find it difficult to sleep and focus. “If you have psoriasis, You can't let it ruin your life or get the best of you. You have to do what you can to make sure you are comfortable but not let it take over,” Kardashian wrote in an essay for the lifestyle portal Poosh in 2021.

In 2015, the American singer, Selena Gomez revealed that she has been diagnosed with lupus - an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system affects healthy tissues in the body. In 2017, the ‘Same Old Love’ singer took to social media and said that she had undergone a lupus-related kidney transplant.

Nick Jonas was 13 years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all). People suffering from this disease remain dependent on insulin injection or medication for life. In November 2021, while recalling his childhood, Jonas revealed that he was devastated and frightened after the diagnosis.

In 2016, supermodel Gigi Hadid revealed that she has been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease (a condition in which the immune system makes antibodies that harm the thyroid gland). The 27-year-old said that this health condition has greatly impacted her metabolism.

Lady Gaga disclosed that she is suffering from a long-lasting autoimmune disorder called ‘fibromyalgia’ in 2017. The disease affects sleep, memory, mood and causes intense muscle pain. The American singer and songwriter’s Netflix documentary ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two’ shows glimpses of her life post-diagnosis.