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disseminated lupus erythematosus

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disseminated lupus er·y·the·ma·to·sus (r-thm-tss, -thm-)

disseminated lupus erythematosus.
Patient discussion about disseminated lupus erythematosus.

Q. Is a rash a symptom of lupus? My Sister has lupus for several years now. I recently developed a rash on my face. Is this a symptom of lupus? Could I have also been infected with this disease?

A. A rash could be a symptom of cutaneous lupus. The symptoms of cutaneous lupus may include a variety of different looking skin rashes, photosensitivity (where exposure to ultra-violet light triggers a rash), and sometimes ulcers on the inside of the nose or mouth. There are a variety of ways that cutaneous lupus rashes can appear. The distinctive rash is called the "butterfly rash," which is a rash that extends across the cheeks of the face and the bridge of the nose.

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