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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 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.
Erythroderma is generalized exfoliative dermatitis, which involves 90% or more of the patient's skin. [3] The most common cause of erythroderma is exacerbation of an underlying skin disease, such as Harlequin-type ichthyosis, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, pityriasis rubra pilaris or a drug reaction, such as the use of topical steroids. [4]
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.
Erythema annulare centrifugum (deep gyrate erythema, erythema perstans, palpable migrating erythema, superficial gyrate erythema) Erythema gyratum repens (Gammel's disease) Erythema migrans (erythema chronicum migrans) Erythema multiforme; Erythema multiforme minor (herpes simplex-associated erythema multiforme) Erythema palmare; Generalized ...
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.
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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.