Where do lupus rashes appear?

The rash associated with acute cutaneous lupus appears in a recognizable butterfly pattern that spreads across the nose and cheeks. This rash is flat, red, and itchy, and it usually appears after sun exposure. Occasionally, a rash may appear on other parts of the body, such as the arms and legs.

What causes a butterfly rash?

A butterfly rash is most often associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can have a serious and widespread effect on the body, including the skin, joints, muscles, and other organs.

Is the lupus rash itchy?

Some people with lupus may develop a condition known as cutaneous vasculitis, in which the blood vessels near the skin experience inflammation that ultimately restricts blood flow. This condition can cause hive-like lesions on the skin that may itch and do not turn white when depressed.

How can you tell if you have a butterfly rash?

One way to make that diagnosis is through a biopsy, in which a doctor takes a tissue sample and examines it under a microscope. “Not all butterfly rashes are lupus — that’s important to note; eczema is one example of a skin condition that may look like butterfly rash,” he says.

What kind of skin disease has a butterfly shape?

Rashes are very common with lupus which has three forms of skin disease called Cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Lupus also has the signature the butterfly rash that appears on both cheeks and goes across the nose giving a butterfly shape.

What causes a blistering rash on the stomach?

Other allergic causes of stomach rash include: Eczema (skin disorder causing scaly or blistering rashes that may be caused by allergy) Food allergies (allergic reactions to certain foods) Insect bite allergy such as a bee sting

What causes a rash on the left side of the stomach?

Allergic purpura is a serious, often life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a skin rash but can also affect the joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. Rashes may also occur in skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and impetigo.