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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 .
Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection that causes brown, scaly skin patches.It is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum bacteria, a normal part of skin flora (the microorganisms that are normally present on the skin).
In dermatology, erythema multiforme major is a form of rash with skin loss or epidermal detachment. The term "erythema multiforme majus" is sometimes used to imply a bullous (blistering) presentation. [2] According to some sources, there are two conditions included on a spectrum of this same disease process: Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS)
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 ...
Erythema multiforme (EM) is usually a reaction of the skin and mucous membranes that occurs suddenly. [1] It appears as a symmetrical rash and may include the mucous membrane lesions. This means that the body is sensitive to something that causes the skin and mucous membranes to react. The more common mild form is refer to as EM minor.
Maculopapular rash on the abdomen after 3 days of measles infection. A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps.
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
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children.