Lupus Rash

Lupus rash is red or purplish and mildly scaly, appearing on the face (butterfly or malar rash) and symmetrically on the arms, fingers, or legs.

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Anne C. Poinier MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDNancy Ann Shadick MD MPH

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Lupus Rash

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Lupus rash is red or purplish and mildly scaly, appearing on the face (butterfly or malar rash) and symmetrically on the arms, fingers, or legs.

Current as ofApril 1, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Anne C. Poinier MD – Internal Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Nancy Ann Shadick MD, MPH – Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

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Anne C. Poinier MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDNancy Ann Shadick MD MPH

Last Updated

04/01/2019

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