Lupus symptoms: The 'butterfly-shaped' rash on your face you should never ignore

Other conditions that can cause this type of rash include Eczema, so a doctor will usually follow up with some blood tests, or a biopsy of the area, to check whether the cause is lupus.

Malar rash is a photosensitive rash, meaning it can be induced or worsened after sun exposure.

Too much sunlight can trigger flare-ups for people with lupus, so you are advised to use a high-factor sun cream of at least factor 50.

How do you get lupus?

Lupus is most common in women aged 15 to 44, and nine out of 10 people with lupus are women.

You may also be more likely to develop lupus if lupus or other autoimmune diseases run in your family, however lupus is not contagious.

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