It is actually lupUs, but that is correct. He had it as a child and it caused severe scarring to his face as it does in many with the disease.
Ya with the recording career, making more money than anyone around here will ever see in their lifetime (theoretically that is), AND getting the opportunity to bone one of the most beautiful women any time he wants. So don't cry for Argentina when it comes to Mr. Seal - he rebounded quite nicely.
http://www.lupus.org/ Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys. The body's immune system normally makes proteins called antibodies to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens. In an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self." These antibodies, called "auto-antibodies," react with the "self" antigens to form immune complexes. The immune complexes build up in the tissues and can cause inflammation, injury to tissues, and pain. For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. More than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year. It is estimated that 500,000 to 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with lupus.
