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Is butterfly rash always lupus?

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No: Rosacea causes very similar findings and is fairly common.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 1/23/2020

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Is a malar or "butterfly" rash always indicative of lupus? What else could it be?

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Can you have a butterfly rash with Lupus thats mildly red and not bright? In process of being tested. (No other skin issues- its not rosacea, etc.)

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