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GlossaryMalar Rash (butterfly rash)

red facial rash across cheeks and nose, resembling butterfly wings

Malar rash, also known as a butterfly rash, is a red or purplish facial rash that typically appears across the cheeks and the bridge of the nose, resembling the shape of a butterfly. It is often associated with autoimmune conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and can be triggered or exacerbated by sun exposure.

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research Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Overview and Treatment

January 2017 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus has different forms, is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and can be treated with various medications, but more targeted therapies are needed.

research The Spectrum of Cutaneous Manifestations in Lupus Erythematosus: The Italian Experience

132 citations , July 2000 in “Lupus”

In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.

research Lepidoptera Lexicon: Metaphorical Descriptors in Dermatology

August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Metaphors like "butterfly rash" and "moth-eaten" help doctors identify and describe skin conditions.

research Cutaneous Lesions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

32 citations , September 1989 in “Medical Clinics of North America”

Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.

research Exacerbation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus After Receiving mRNA-1273-Based Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine

7 citations , February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

The mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may worsen symptoms in people with systemic lupus erythematosus.

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