Erythrasma physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
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
- Erythrasma presents with erythematous lesion, maceration, and reddish-brown scales indicative of hyperkeratosis.[2]
- The borders of the lesions and unaffected skin are sharply demarcated.
- The lesions are usually found in skin folds.
Extremities
- Erythrasma commonly presents in the interdigital regions in hands and feet.[3]
Gallery
Gallery
Skin
Axilla
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
Groin
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
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Erytrasma. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[4]
References
References
- ↑ “Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia”.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Holdiness MR (2002). “Management of cutaneous erythrasma”. Drugs. 62 (8): 1131–41. PMID 12010076.
- ↑ 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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