A malar rash, or butterfly rash, typically appears across the cheeks and bridge of the nose in a butterfly shape. Lupus and rosacea are two conditions that can cause a malar rash. A malar rash can be ...

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Lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that can involve a few or all organs. That includes the skin as well. Most common and most severe is that of the butterfly rash, ...

Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

People with lupus may develop symptoms that affect your vision, the tissues in your eyes, and the skin around your eyes. Discoid lupus can cause patches to form on the skin around your eyelids that ...

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that creates inflammation in many parts of your body. It can also affect your skin, causing a rash or other skin changes. Most people with lupus will develop ...

Black people in the United States are more likely to develop lupus, have more severe disease, and have a higher risk of death. Recognizing symptoms and finding expert care can help improve outcomes.