Lupus skin rashes vary significantly depending on the specific type of cutaneous (skin) lupus present. The most recognizable sign is the acute malar "butterfly" rash, which affects about half of all lupus patients.
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| Source | Description | |--------|-------------| | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) | Offers a patient-friendly image library with lupus-specific photos. | | Lupus Foundation of America | Provides galleries of lupus rashes with detailed captions. | | DermNet NZ | A comprehensive dermatology resource with high-quality, categorized images. | | PubMed Central (PMC) | Search for "cutaneous lupus erythematosus images" – includes open-access clinical photos. | | Mayo Clinic / Cleveland Clinic | Their condition pages often include example photos of malar and discoid rashes. | lupus skin rash pictures
Prognosis: Good news—SCLE rarely scars. However, it frequently leaves temporary white or dark spots (post-inflammatory dyspigmentation) once the rash clears. Lupus skin rashes vary significantly depending on the
These rashes are more widespread but less destructive. They do not usually cause scarring. | | Lupus Foundation of America | Provides