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Malar Rash

  • See Also
  1. Cutaneous Signs of Rheumatic Disease
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Immune-mediated erythematous rash
  • Signs
  1. Sun sensitive, erythematous rash
  2. Butterfly-shape appearance
  3. Involves both cheeks and variably the bridge of nose
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Miscellaneous
  1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
  2. Lyme Disease
  3. Dermatomyositis
  4. Rosacea
  5. Seborrhea
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Infection
  1. Facial Erysipelas (Group A Streptococcal Cellulitis)
  2. Facial Staphylococcus aureusCellulitis
  3. Parvovirus B19 infection (slapped cheek appearance)
  4. Dental Abscess extension
  5. Wells’ syndrome (Eosinophilic Cellulitis)