I'm interested in the answer you receive too. I notice mine is more noticeable after a hot shower? Yours too?

My ANA is 1:160 and I have significant protein in the urine, along with a lot of joint pain. I haven't been tested beyond this -- but if it is a lupus rash I'm seeing, this would be 4 of the 11 criteria for me. Like you, though I'm not sure if my rash is the "lupus" rash.

Hoping you get an answer and good luck.

Hi i have been diagnosed with SLE and i have the butterfly rash on my face, it has been here for several months now and the dermatologists dont seem to know how to help.... what can i use to help this rash to go away??

To help ease the rash(and I say this because I have not been able to completely remedy the rash), I use a 50/50 mix of "one percent hydrocortisone creme" and "one percent terbinafine hydrochloride(Lamisil AT)." It is important to note that this mixture should not be used for an excessive time (2 times a day for a week or 1 time a day for four weeks is the recommended time frame), and also use of this mixture near the eyes should be limited in other words... be careful.