Hi there, kingmoko...
Yes, a "butterfly rash" otherwise known as a malar rash is a trademark of lupus. However, not all lupus patients have it and not everyone with the rash...Has lupus. Confusing isn't it?
Lupus is like that... :d
a good website to get the basics is
www.Lupus.Org.
If you have any other questions, the people here are great!
I have lupus...If I can help, I will.
Hugs,
ladybrannon