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The butterfly rash and the malar flush

1991; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 89; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00325481.1991.11700800

1941-9260

Samuel Dreizen,

Dermatological and COVID-19 studies

PreviewPreviewBecause any changes in its appearance are so readily visible, the face can be a barometer of health and disease. A reddened "butterfly" pattern across the nose and cheeks may indicate several problems of autoimmune, nutritional, infectious, granulomatous, or malignant origin. Dr Dreizen describes 10 disorders that can result in such a rash and their additional clinical characteristics.