Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face

Dermatitis, atopic on a young girl's face
Lupus erythematosis often produces a "butterfly rash" or malar rash, seen here on a young girl's face. This is the characteristic appearance of the butterfly rash.

Update Date: 11/21/2011

Updated by: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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