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Butterfly rash: A rash appearing on the cheeks and bridge of the nose creating a characteristic butterfly pattern. See detailed information below for a list of 30 causes of Butterfly rash, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Butterfly rash as a symptom.
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medications causing Butterfly rash
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Butterfly rash: SYN: butterfly (2).
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Malar Rash: symmetrical, dull to bright erythema over the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. It may increase with sunlight and frequently has mild cutaneous edema. It does not occur in the nasolabial fold. It is most characteristic of SLE.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Butterfly rash mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Butterfly rash. Of the 30 causes of Butterfly rash that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Butterfly rash' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Lupus-like rash, Lupoid rash
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Medical Conditions associated with Butterfly rash:
Rash (1165 causes), Rash symptoms (1165 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes)
Symptoms related to Butterfly rash:
Skin rash (461 causes), Facial rash (33 causes), Red skin (142 causes), Skin color changes (2348 causes), Facial symptoms (8109 causes), Systemic lupus erythematosus (14 causes), Rosacea, Seborrheic dermatitis (20 causes), Reaction to medication, Sunburn (1 cause), Erythema infectiosum
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