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Erythrasma usually presents with the following symptoms:<ref name="urlErythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001470.htm |title=Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | Erythrasma usually presents with the following symptoms:<ref name="urlErythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001470.htm |title=Erythrasma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
*Reddish-brown scaly patches, usually manifesting in skin folds | *Reddish-brown scaly patches, usually manifesting in skin folds and moist regions such as [[genitals]], [[armpit]], [[stomach]], and in between [[toes]]. | ||
*[[Itching]] | *[[Itching]] | ||
*[[Pain]] if irritated | *[[Pain]] if irritated | ||
*[[Skin]] shedding | *[[Skin]] shedding | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Overview
The main symptoms are reddish-brown slightly scaly patches with sharp borders. The patches occur in moist areas such as the groin, armpit, and skin folds. They may itch slightly and often look like patches associated with other fungal infections, such as ringworm.
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
References
- ↑ Winkelmann, Richard K. (1991). Dermatology. Springer. p. 181. ISBN 978-3-662-00181-3. Unknown parameter
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