Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 The following is an extract from the ebook : 'Freedom From Lupus - Your Complete Guide to Symptom Relief' which is available now from Health Research Today. For more information go to http://www.lupus-book.com The Symptoms of lupus - Skin Rash One of the most recognizable symptoms of lupus is the butterfly rash that can occur on the face. It is this rash that also helped name the disease. The term "lupus" actually means "wolf" in Latin, and the lupus-related butterfly rash actually mimics the markings on a wolf's face. Technically the butterfly rash seen on lupus patients is actually called a "malar rash." The malar rash occurs in 35 percent of lupus patients. It can appear very similar to rosacea, so it is easy to misdiagnose the rash. However, the malar rash does not itch and the nasolabial folds (where the cheek meets the upper lip) are not usually affected. In discoid lupus patients the skin is often affected by thick, scaly lesions. These lesions do not itch. Under a microscope a doctor will see plugging of hair follicles along with a thick epidermis or atrophy of the dermis. The lesions can appear similar to rosacea, fungal infections, sarcoidosis, seborrhea, dermatomytosis, and plymorphous light eruption (sun sensitive rash). While these lesions do not itch, they can cause scarring, so immediate medical attention is imperative. .... You can read the rest of this article at http://lupus-book.com/book_403.htm Copyright 2007, Health Research Today Health Research Today 27 Old Gloucester St London WC1N 3XX United Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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