I know that lupus can present itself by a 'butterfly' rash on the face going onto both cheeks. If you dad has lupus I would definately go see someone just to check it out.
I have lupus 11 generations in my family, so this could be a sign that you are prone to lupus, though all the symptoms may not show up for years. Another thing to consider is rosacea. My sister has it, so I am familiar with the appearance, etc. Don't get scared yet about the lupus. I've had it for 40 years and raised a family and had 3 home jobs even through the flare ups. Lupus can be very mild in most people for many many years. It is different in each person and even different from week to week in 1 person. Mine was mild but now has me laid out flat, but that's after 40 years of internal damage, do don't panic.
Bless you!
Bluebirdy
Hi again. I was just thinking, you might only have discoid (skin) lupus. I hope that's all it is. I just found a great page on this site that you can check your symptoms.
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Autoimmune/Lupus-FAQ/show/810?cid=115?camp=365
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Bluebirdy
APOLOGIES...this is my first day here and I accidentally posted my answers to Cjliving when they were both meant for you! Sorry! Hope you can find them to read them.
Bluebirdy
well thanks for the replys. I'm fairly sure my dad is DLE and not SLE because his only symptoms are rashes on his face. My face feels more swollen then anything. My dads face never got sore when he first started getting Lupus.