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==Overview==
==Overview==
Erythrasma presents with [[erythema|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.
Erythrasma presents with [[erythema|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==
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===Skin===
===Skin===
*Erythrasma presents with [[erythema|erythematous]] [[lesions, [[maceration]], and reddish-brown scales indicative of [[hyperkeratosis]].<ref name="pmid27294050">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pinto M, Hundi GK, Bhat RM, Bala NK, Dandekeri S, Martis J, Kambil SM |title=Clinical and epidemiological features of coryneform skin infections at a tertiary hospital |journal=Indian Dermatol Online J |volume=7 |issue=3 |pages=168–73 |year=2016 |pmid=27294050 |pmc=4886587 |doi=10.4103/2229-5178.182351 |url=}}</ref>
*Erythrasma presents with [[erythema|erythematous]] [[lesion]], [[maceration]], and reddish-brown scales indicative of [[hyperkeratosis]].<ref name="pmid27294050">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pinto M, Hundi GK, Bhat RM, Bala NK, Dandekeri S, Martis J, Kambil SM |title=Clinical and epidemiological features of coryneform skin infections at a tertiary hospital |journal=Indian Dermatol Online J |volume=7 |issue=3 |pages=168–73 |year=2016 |pmid=27294050 |pmc=4886587 |doi=10.4103/2229-5178.182351 |url=}}</ref>
**The borders of the [[lesions]] and unaffected skin are sharply demarcated.
**The borders of the [[lesions]] and unaffected skin are sharply demarcated.
**The lesions are usually found in [[skin folds]].
**The lesions are usually found in [[skin folds]].
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*Erythrasma commonly presents in the interdigital regions in hands and feet.<ref name="pmid12010076">{{cite journal |vauthors=Holdiness MR |title=Management of cutaneous erythrasma |journal=Drugs |volume=62 |issue=8 |pages=1131–41 |year=2002 |pmid=12010076 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*Erythrasma commonly presents in the interdigital regions in hands and feet.<ref name="pmid12010076">{{cite journal |vauthors=Holdiness MR |title=Management of cutaneous erythrasma |journal=Drugs |volume=62 |issue=8 |pages=1131–41 |year=2002 |pmid=12010076 |doi= |url=}}</ref>


==Examples of Physical Examination==
==Gallery==


===Skin===
===Skin===
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==References==
==References==
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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

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

Appearance of the Patient

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

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

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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. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 "Dermatology Atlas".

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