A malar rash, AKA butterfly rash, is a red, itchy, or painful rash that appears on the cheeks & bridge of the nose in people with lupus. The rash is shaped like a butterfly & can last days, weeks or more. It can appear spontaneously or after sun exposure and indicates that there is increased inflammation in your body. It often appears before or at the start of a flare. 🦋💜 #lupus #lupusawareness #sle #lupuswarrior #lupussurvivor #lupusfighter #lupuslife #lupusreality #lupusresearch #lupusflare