Is lupus rash always on the face?

There are different rashes that occur with lupus. The Malar rash is the butterfly rash and that is ALWAYS on the face. However, discoid lesions can appear anywhere on the body. read more

Lupus Symptom: Butterfly Rash A tell-tale sign of lupus is a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Other common skin problems include sensitivity to the sun with flaky, red spots or a scaly, purple rash on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, and arms. read more

The Malar rash is the butterfly rash and that is ALWAYS on the face. However, discoid lesions can appear anywhere on the body. They appear mostly on the face and scalp but I've seen discoid on the chest area, elbows, legs, etc. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a nonscarring, non–atrophy-producing, photosensitive dermatosis. read more

The lupus butterfly rash presents itself in around 40% of lupus sufferers*. Bloom Syndrome: This is a kind of syndrome that causes abnormalities in the pattern of chromosomal arrangement in a person. One of its effects in the development of rashes on the epidermis including butterfly or malar rash. read more