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Would this be considered a Butterfly Rash? The redness on my cheeks and nose?
I have lupus, but never had a butterfly rash. I would wake up with swollen red eyes, and I had sores in my mouth and nose for a couple of years in addition to joint and muscle pain with flares. But never the rash. The plaquenil made my eyes, mouth and nose clear up really fast. Still dealing with joint and muscle pain, but it's better.
Hello beautiful, it’s not a classic butterfly rash, however if that redness to that level on your face comes and goes, I would imagine it’s most likely autoimmune in nature.
I definitely get what I call light or partial butterfly rashes, sometimes I get a full on classic butterfly rash, but not always.
A butterfly rash, also known as a malar rash, is a common symptom of lupus. Here are some key points:
- Appearance: It spans from cheek to cheek across the bridge of the nose, resembling the shape of a butterfly
- Symptoms: It can feel burning, scaly, and itchy. Some people describe it as feeling like their cheeks are Show Full Answer
Interesting, does everyone get a rash? Are some diagnosed without a rash?
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