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Erythema toxicum neonatorum is related to activation of the immune system, but its exact cause is unknown. Many inflammatory factors have been detected in erythema toxicum neonatorum lesions, including IL-1alpha, IL-1beta, IL-8, and eotaxin. [5] [4] These molecules cause redness and swelling in the skin and attract immune cells. [10]
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin.
Erythema migrans / Lyme disease: Expands over days or weeks to 5–70 cm (median 16 cm), circular or oval, red or bluish, may have an elevated or darker center, may have a central or ring-like clearing, may feel warm, not painful or itchy [4] [5] Armpit, groin, back of knee, on the trunk, under clothing straps, or in children's hair, ear, or ...
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 .
There is no cure for SLE, [1] but there are experimental and symptomatic treatments. [6] Treatments may include NSAIDs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hydroxychloroquine, and methotrexate. [1] Although corticosteroids are rapidly effective, long-term use results in side effects. [7] Alternative medicine has not been shown to affect the ...
Cases of long duration are more common in females. [5] Cases of short duration are more common among children while cases of long duration are more common among those who are middle aged. [5] Fewer than 5% of cases last for more than six weeks. [2] The condition frequently recurs. [2] In half of cases of hives, the cause remains unknown. [2]
Dermatitis is a term used for different types of skin inflammation, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [1]
Erythema contusiforme, when a subcutaneous hemorrhage (bleeding under the skin) occurs with an erythema nodosum lesion, causing the lesion to look like a contusion (bruise) Erythema nodosum migrans (also known as subacute nodular migratory panniculitis ), a rare form of chronic erythema nodosum characterized by asymmetrical nodules that are ...