The rash associated with acute cutaneous lupus appears in a recognizable butterfly pattern that spreads across the nose and cheeks. This rash is flat, red, and itchy, and it usually appears after sun exposure. Occasionally, a rash may appear on other parts of the body, such as the arms and legs.
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Feb 8, 2024 · Subacute cutaneous lupus is a rash with red, ring-shaped sores or scaly patches with distinct edges. The rash commonly occurs on the back, chest ...
A typical sign of lupus is a red, butterfly-shaped rash over your cheeks and nose, often following exposure to sunlight.
Cutaneous (skin) lupus causes skin rashes. A butterfly-shaped malar face rash is common. You may also have circular (discoid) rashes on your body.
Mar 22, 2024 · Lupus Symptom: Butterfly Rash ... A tell-tale sign of lupus is a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Other common skin ...
Skin rash -- A "butterfly" rash develops in about half the people with SLE. The rash is mostly seen over the cheeks and bridge of the nose. It can be widespread ...
Sep 23, 2022 · Occurring only in people who have lupus, this rash spreads out across the nose and cheeks, often in the shape of a butterfly. This itchy rash ...
Malar Rash. About half of all lupus patients experience a characteristic rash called the malar or “butterfly” rash that may occur spontaneously or after ...
Jul 6, 2021 · Cutaneous lupus is a type of lupus. It causes a red, scaly rash on the skin. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to attack ...
Aug 26, 2021 · Subacute cutaneous lupus causes a red scaly rash or red ring-shaped sores. It usually happens on skin that gets sunlight, like the neck and arms ...
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