Redness of the skin or erythema is a so-called primary efflorescence, i.e., a type of skin change that is a direct result from the underlying disorder.
Most common diseases
Pharyngitis
Figure 35-1 Strep pharyngitis showing tonsillar exudate and erythema. ( Courtesy of Michael Nguyen, MD .) [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
PATIENTS AND METHODS: 50 patients presenting sore throat associated with erythema and/or pharyngeal tonsillar exudate with or without scarlatiniform rash, fever and malaise [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
On examination, she has bilateral tonsillar erythema and exudate ( Figure 35-1 ). Her anterior cervical lymph nodes are tender. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Contact Dermatitis
On clinical examination, periocular erythema with induration was noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
We describe two cases of acute-onset erythema, peeling, and pruritus or tenderness isolated to the palmar surface of the hands. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical picture: An acute irritant contact dermatitis may present with erythema, oedema, bullae and necrosis, leading to a burning and stinging senzation. [eczema.dermis.net]
Rosacea
We report a unique case of facial erythema of rosacea that responded to brimonidine gel with effective blanching for two years until the patient developed a paradoxical erythema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
KEYWORDS: Erythema; FDA approval oxymetazoline hydrochloride; rhofade; rosacea; topical medication [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
RosaQoL emotional domain scores increased with erythema severity (P equals 0.0035), but none of the SF-36 domain scores differed significantly by erythema severity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory dermatosis characterized by pruritus, erythema, induration, and lichenification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The hallmark of CAD is a reduced minimal erythema dose (MED) to ultraviolet B (UVB), ultraviolet A (UVA), and/or to visible light, which makes phototesting the essential diagnostic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The study was a 12-week, double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled, left-right comparison test with the number of relapses, defined as re-occurrence of erythema for at [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Candida albicans is one of the causes of intertrigo, with erythema, pruritus, and pain as main features. [symptoma.com]
One vehicle-treated patient developed itching; six sulconazole- and three miconazole-treated patients developed erythema and/or pruritus, which was mild and transient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Perianal candidiasisAnal regionProgressively worsening erythema and maceration Candidal folliculitisAny hairy areas of the body that are frequently covered or occluded by [drfungus.org]
Intertrigo
Initially an erythema appears. The distribution of the lesion is more or less symmetrical along the mid line of the skin fold. [explainmedicine.com]
This erythema is usually ill demarcated and mild in severity. Skin lesion Intertrigo is an inflammatory rash of skinfolds caused by skin-on-skin friction. [medicaljoyworks.com]
[…] ab igne ( L59.0 ) erythema due to external agents in contact with skin ( L23 - L25 ) erythema intertrigo ( L30.4 ) Chafing L30.4 Dermatitis (eczematous) L30.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis [icd10data.com]
Psoriasis
A 33-year-old female (Case 1) and a 37-year-old male (Case 2) presented at the clinic with symptoms of itching, erythema, and scaliness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
HP/TAZ lotion was also superior in maintaining reductions in psoriasis signs of erythema, plaque elevation, and scaling at the target lesion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[citation needed] Types[edit] Erythema ab igne Erythema chronicum migrans Erythema induratum Erythema infectiosum (or fifth disease) Erythema marginatum Erythema migrans Erythema [en.wikipedia.org]
Thrombosis
[…] features May be asymptomatic Localized unilateral symptoms Typically affects deep veins of the legs, thighs, or pelvis Swelling, feeling of tightness or heaviness Warmth, erythema [amboss.com]
Common causes of calf pain that mimic acute DVT include Cellulitis that causes painful erythema of the calf Ruptured popliteal (Baker) cyst (pseudo-DVT), which causes calf [merckmanuals.com]
Physical exam may reveal a palpable cord, ipsilateral edema, erythema, or venous distension. [acc.org]
Benign Migratory Glossitis
Dental Articles and Education Erythema Migrans (Benign migratory glossitis, geographic tongue) Clinical features – Often asymptomatic, occasionally sore areas on the tongue [dental-science.com]
A case of erythema migrans affecting the attached gingivae and the upper and lower labial mucosa is described. [lookfordiagnosis.com]
Erythema migrans affecting the oral mucosa. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1955;8:164-7. [PUBMED] 5. Hume WJ. Geographic stomatitis: A critical review. [jiaomr.in]
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are submucosal anal tissue cushions prone to bleeding. Bright red, painless rectal bleeding during defecation is the most common presentation. Other symptoms include anal itching, anal or pelvic pain especially during sitting, one or more palpable lumps that feel hard, congested and tender. There may also[…] [symptoma.com]