Hi I was wondering if someone could help
ease my concerns. On monday 4-19 , my 5
year old neice was out in the sun most of
the day. She developed a "butterfly"
like rash on here face. There are no
other rashes on her body. She went to
the dr on 4-20 and the dr said not to put
anything on the rash, and if the the rash
persists for several days then they might
need to screen for lupus. She has no
other symptoms and is a healthy kid. As
of today the rash has greatly improved.
My question is: is having this
"butterfly" rash on her face a classic
sign of lupus? Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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LadyBrannon
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Posted: 04-22-04 06:15am
Hi there, kingmoko...
Yes, a "butterfly rash" otherwise known as
a malar rash is a trademark of lupus.
However, not all lupus patients have it
and not everyone with the rash...Has
lupus. Confusing isn't it?
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