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Erythema (Ancient Greek: ἐρύθημα, from Greek erythros 'red') is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. [1] It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation .
Erythema annulare centrifugum; Erythema chronicum migrans; Erythema gyratum repens; Erythema marginatum; Erythema multiforme; Erythema multiforme minor; Erythema nodosum; Erythema nodosum et multiforme; Erythema perstans; Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
Erythema marginatum: A long-lasting reddish rash that begins on the trunk or arms as macules, which spread outward and clear in the middle to form rings, which continue to spread and coalesce with other rings, ultimately taking on a snake-like appearance. This rash typically spares the face and is made worse with heat.
Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an infectious disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. [2] Most infections occur before the age of three. [1] Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash.
Staphylococcal blepharitis is diagnosed by examining erythema and edema of the eyelid margin. Patients may exhibit alopecia areata of eyelashes and/or growth misdirection, trichiasis . Other signs may include telangiectasia on the anterior eyelid, collarettes encircling the lash base, and corneal changes. [ 2 ]
Erythema multiforme (EM) is a skin condition that appears with red patches evolving into target lesions, typically on both hands. [2] [3]It is a type of erythema possibly mediated by deposition of immune complexes (mostly IgM-bound complexes) in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that usually follows an infection or drug exposure.
An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue.Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat.
Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea exhibits permanent redness (erythema) with a tendency to flush and blush easily. [13] Also small, widened blood vessels visible near the surface of the skin (telangiectasias) and possibly intense burning, stinging, and itching are common. [13] People with this type often have sensitive skin.