Editing Malar rash (section)

== Definition ==
A malar rash of lupus is red or purplish and mildly scaly. It has the characteristic shape of a butterfly, and involves the bridge of the nose. Notably, the rash spares the [[nasolabial folds]] of the face, which contributes to its characteristic appearance. It is usually macular with sharp edges, and not itchy. The rash can be transient or progressive with involvement of other parts of the facial skin.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}}

While some literature has described the slapped-cheek rash of [[fifth disease]] as a malar rash, it differs slightly in that the nose is typically spared.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Cooray M, Manolakos JJ, Wright DS, Haider S, Patel A | title = Parvovirus infection mimicking systemic lupus erythematosus | journal = CMAJ | volume = 185 | issue = 15 | pages = 1342–4 | date = October 2013 | pmid = 23979870 | pmc = 3796600 | doi = 10.1503/cmaj.121565}}</ref>