What is the Lupus Malar Rash?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis is an autoimmune disease and is the most common form of Lupus. One of the most recognizable symptoms of this disease is the malar rash. The malar rash is also sometimes known as the butterfly rash. The malar rash typically appears across the cheeks and nose of a Lupus patient. This discoloration is responsible for the name of the disease as Lupus Erythematosis roughly translates into “red wolf”. The color is red or purple and early doctors believed it made the face appear wolfish. It can also have a somewhat scaly or rough appearance. There is some variation in the color and size of the rash. In some cases, the malar rash will spread, while in others it only makes temporary appearances. While it is one of the best-known symptoms of Lupus, it is not always present nor should it cause an automatic Lupus diagnosis. The rash appears in about half of all Lupus patients. There are also several similar rashes that can be mistaken for the discoloration. Although th
