Erythrasma history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Overview
Erythrasma usually presents with reddish-brown scaly patches, itching pain if irritated, skin shedding, blisters, softening and whitening of the skin, foul odor, and thickening and yellowing of the toenails. Erythrasma patients should be examined for history of overweight or obesity, diabetes, and hyperhidrosis.
History
Erythrasma patients should be examined for history of the following:
Symptoms
Erythrasma usually presents with the following symptoms:[2]
- Reddish-brown scaly patches, usually manifesting in skin folds and moist regions such as genitals, armpit, stomach, and in between toes
- Itching
- Pain if irritated
- Skin shedding
- Softening and whitening in between toes[3]
- Blisters
- Foul odor
- Thickening and yellowing of toenails
References
- ↑ Braun-Falco, Otto (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3.
- ↑ “Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
- ↑ Morales-Trujillo ML, Arenas R, Arroyo S (2008). “[Interdigital erythrasma: clinical, epidemiologic, and microbiologic findings]”. Actas Dermosifiliogr (in Spanish; Castilian). 99 (6): 469–73. PMID 18558055.
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