Patients who have lupus are at risk for malar rashes, photosensitivity, etc. The skin manifestation will be provoked or worsened by the sun and will be the same in different patients.

From subtle rashes to sun-safety strategies, Drs Maureen McMahon and John Edminister discuss how to recognize cutaneous lupus and protect patients from UV-triggered flares.

Hyperpigmented malar rash, and plaques in both ears, hands, and feet were notable physical findings. The findings of the laboratory tests showed proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, anaemia, ...

Acute cutaneous lupus The malar rash, also known as the butterfly rash, extends from the cheeks across the nasal bridge. About half of patients with SLE develop this rash after ultraviolet light (sun) ...

Rheumatologists also need to understand how the malar rash may present, she added. “Involvement of the naso-labial folds is much more common in dermatomyositis,” Shaw said.

The name Lupus is derived from the Latin word for wolf because the Malar rash, a facial rash commonly associated with the condition, closely resembles a wolf’s bite.

He also had a heliotrope rash and photosensitivity malar rash on face (Figure 1). Laboratory findings revealed elevations in serum creatinine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and ferritin, ...

Examine the presentation of a red, bumpy rash on a child's face, elbow, and knees. They are diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome.

You're going to see that this is a bit of a theme in this video, similar-looking rashes with different underlying causes. This patient has lupus and what you're seeing is a classic malar rash.

WebMD explains changes in your skin from lupus, including a butterfly rash on your face, skin sores, and color changes in your fingers and toes called Raynaud's phenomenon.

According to the American Society for Nutrition, only about 7% of Americans are eating the recommended amount of fiber (at ...