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Erythrasma physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Erythrasma presents with erythematous lesions, maceration, and reddish-brown scales indicative of hyperkeratosis. The lesions are usually found in skin folds, and also commonly present in the interdigital regions in hands and feet. Erythrasma patients are usually well-appearing, barring complications.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

  • The patient is usually well-appearing.[1]

Skin

Extremities

  • Erythrasma commonly presents in the interdigital regions in hands and feet.[3]
Gallery

Skin

Axilla

Groin

References

References

  1. ↑ “Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
  2. ↑ Pinto M, Hundi GK, Bhat RM, Bala NK, Dandekeri S, Martis J, Kambil SM (2016). “Clinical and epidemiological features of coryneform skin infections at a tertiary hospital”. Indian Dermatol Online J. 7 (3): 168–73. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.182351. PMC 4886587. PMID 27294050.
  3. ↑ Holdiness MR (2002). “Management of cutaneous erythrasma”. Drugs. 62 (8): 1131–41. PMID 12010076.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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