Medical images of lupus serve multiple purposes:
| Condition | Shape/Distribution | Scarring? | Common sites | |--------------------|-----------------------------|-----------|----------------------------| | Malar rash (SLE) | Butterfly, spares NL folds | No | Cheeks, nose | | Discoid lupus | Disk‑like, atrophic center | Yes | Scalp, face, ears | | SCLE (annular) | Rings with central clearing | No | Upper back, chest, arms | | Lupus panniculitis | Deep nodule → depression | Yes (fat) | Cheeks, upper arms, thighs | lupus images
This is a red or purplish rash that spans across the bridge of the nose and the cheeks, mimicking the shape of a butterfly. Medical images of lupus serve multiple purposes: |