A Lupus Butterfly rash is a rash that appears across the bridge of the nose and across the cheeks. The name comes from the resemblance to the shape of a butterfly that the rash forms on a person's face. This rash is the classic symptoms of lupus. It can appear as no more than a mild blush but can also resemble the intense redness of sunburn.
Not all people who have lupus present this symptoms. Only around 45 to 65 per cent of patients with lupus develop a rash. It is very rare that people with lupus show the exact same combination of symptoms but here is a full list of possible symptoms that you can look out for.
Symptoms of lupus can include aches and pains in the joints or muscles, a permanent rash over the cheeks, headaches or migraines, rashes from UV or sunlight, flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue or weakness, night sweats, kidney problems, hair loss, sudden weight gain or loss, oral or nasal ulcers, depression, inflammation of tissues covering internal organs (this symptom is associated with chest or abdominal pain), swollen glands, poor circulation in the fingers and toes causing them to turn white and then blue upon exposure to the cold and haematological disorders including anaemia.
It is common for people to experience four or five of the above symptoms, although some people might find that other symptoms come and go which is also normal for lupus. However, the two major symptoms of lupus appear to be aches and pains in muscles or joins and extreme fatigue or weakness. If you feel either of these two symptoms along with any others mentioned above and have not been diagnosed with lupus then you should see your Doctor and express your concerns who will be able to examine you, run tests if necessary and give you a proper diagnosis and then treatment.
Not all people who have lupus present this symptoms. Only around 45 to 65 per cent of patients with lupus develop a rash. It is very rare that people with lupus show the exact same combination of symptoms but here is a full list of possible symptoms that you can look out for.
Symptoms of lupus can include aches and pains in the joints or muscles, a permanent rash over the cheeks, headaches or migraines, rashes from UV or sunlight, flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue or weakness, night sweats, kidney problems, hair loss, sudden weight gain or loss, oral or nasal ulcers, depression, inflammation of tissues covering internal organs (this symptom is associated with chest or abdominal pain), swollen glands, poor circulation in the fingers and toes causing them to turn white and then blue upon exposure to the cold and haematological disorders including anaemia.
It is common for people to experience four or five of the above symptoms, although some people might find that other symptoms come and go which is also normal for lupus. However, the two major symptoms of lupus appear to be aches and pains in muscles or joins and extreme fatigue or weakness. If you feel either of these two symptoms along with any others mentioned above and have not been diagnosed with lupus then you should see your Doctor and express your concerns who will be able to examine you, run tests if necessary and give you a proper diagnosis and then treatment.
