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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 induratum is a panniculitis on the calves. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. Historically, when it has occurred, it has often been concomitant with cutaneous tuberculosis , and it was formerly thought to be always a reaction to the TB bacteria .
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 annulare centrifugum (EAC), is a descriptive term for a class of skin lesion [2] presenting redness in a ring form (anulare) that spreads from a center (centrifugum). It was first described by Darier in 1916.
People with thrombophlebitis complain of pain along the affected area. Some report constitutional symptoms, such as low-grade fever and aches. On physical examination, the skin over the affected vein exhibits erythema, warmth, swelling, and tenderness. Later in the disease, as induration subsides, erythema gives way to a ruddy or bruised color ...
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 ...
Antrum follicularum, the cavity in the epithelium that envelops the oocyte; Mastoid antrum, a cavity between the middle ear and temporal bone in the skull; Stomach antrum, either Pyloric antrum, the lower portion of the stomach. This is what is usually referred to as "antrum" in stomach-related topics [citation needed]
Erythema marginatum (also known as chicken wire erythema) [1] is an acquired skin condition which primarily affects the arms, trunk, and legs. [2] It is a type of erythema (redness of the skin or mucous membranes ) characterised by bright pink or red circular lesions which have sharply-defined borders and faint central clearing.