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Erythrasma history and symptoms

Introduction

Overview

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

History

Erythrasma patients should be examined for history of the following:

Symptoms

Symptoms

Erythrasma usually presents with the following symptoms:[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ Braun-Falco, Otto (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3.
  2. ↑ “Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
  3. ↑ 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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