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What causes butterfly rash and itch?

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Lupus ?: The connective disease called lupus classically causes a "butterfly" rash of the central cheeks but other skin conditions such as rosacea or seborrheic dermatitis can also cause similar facial rashes.

Answered 3/26/2013

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