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Why someone 15 minutes in the sun and he will get malar rash butterfly shape on face ? is it lupus? isn't rosacea soberiac dermatitis different shape
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Multip[le causes: I see under conditions lupus is listed so this may be the butterfly rash associated with this systemic disorder. I do not notice any medications for SLE so I would certainly see a rheumatologist for an evaluation and determine if the disorder could be better controlled. Remember SLE is more than the rash, it effects all organ systems so it must be treated properly.
Answered 6/26/2016
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Needs Dermatologist: Butterfly rash of Lupus is red or purplish. It involves the bridge of the nose. Note it spares the nasolabial folds of the face. Patient can get blood tests to clarify
Answered 9/28/2016
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