Facial Erythema: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Facial Erythema

X-Linked Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

erythema, atopic dermatitis, hair disorders and nail dystrophies. e-Published: 25 Jun, 2014 [mona.uwi.edu]

Additional findings can include photophobia, corneal dystrophy, facial erythema, and/or palmoplantar keratoderma. [orpha.net]

erythema, hypotrichosis and scarring alopecia. [kclpure.kcl.ac.uk]

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disorder present in up to 20% of children. Recent advances implicate skin barrier dysfunction as central to disease pathogenesis. Genetic defects in the filaggrin gene, the product of which is important for maintaining the epidermal barrier, are a strong[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acrogeria

We report a 30-year-old Japanese male with acrogeria. He was in good health except for the prominent skin atrophy over the hands and feet. In the microscopic view of an atrophic skin biopsy specimen, elastic fibers were clumped and fragmented, especially in the upper dermis. Reviewing fourteen previously reported[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rosacea

Until recently, brimonidine gel was the only option approved specifically for the treatment of facial erythema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

BACKGROUND: Oxymetazoline cream 1.0% is FDA-approved for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

Analysis of cellular infiltrate and review of literature 2005 8 7 100% Erythema elevatum diutinum in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients - Report of a case and [kth.se]

Back to Granuloma Faciale and Erythema Elevatum Diutinum in Relation to Immunoglobulin G4–Related Disease: An Appraisal of 32 Cases Online journal article in Anatomic Pathology [ascp.org]

OBJECTIVES: To elucidate whether granuloma faciale (GF) and erythema elevatum diutinum (EED), two inflammatory skin dermatoses, meet the consensus histopathologic diagnostic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis

Analysis of cellular infiltrate and review of literature 2005 8 7 100% Erythema elevatum diutinum in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients - Report of a case and [kth.se]

Erythema elevatum diutinum. [thedoctorsdoctor.com]

There was no evidence for Wegener granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Kimura disease, granuloma faciale, or erythema elevatum diutinum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Auriculotemporal Syndrome

Auriculotemporal syndrome (AS) is an uncommon disorder that may present with facial erythema with chewing food. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

That is, they developed the symptom localised facial erythema almost immediately after tasting solid foods and lasting for 30 to 60 minutes. [adc.bmj.com]

We report a patient referred to an allergist to rule out allergy as a reason for food-associated bilateral facial flushing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Facial Granuloma

CONCLUSION: The presence of abundant fibrosis in 5 of our patients similar to that observed in erythema elevatum diutinum suggests that granuloma faciale and erythema elevatum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of abundant fibrosis in 5 of our patients similar to that observed in erythema elevatum diutinum suggests that granuloma faciale and erythema elevatum diutinum [em-consulte.com]

Differential diagnosis Skin conditions that may appear similar to granuloma faciale include: erythema elevatum diutinum sarcoidosis cutaneous lupus erythematosus polymorphous [dermnetnz.org]

Bloom Syndrome

Bloom syndrome, a rare autosomal-recessive disorder, characteristically presents with photosensitivity, telangiectatic facial erythema, and growth deficiency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bloom syndrome is a rare chromosomal breakage syndrome characterized by severe pre- and postnatal growth deficiency, a photosensitive facial erythema, immunodeficiency, mental [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dermatitis Medicamentosa due to Ingested Drugs

Comment Rosacea is a common condition characterized by facial flushing and erythema that can have a significant psychosocial impact. [omicsonline.org]

The course of symptoms that progressed with use of Mirvaso included an initial blanching for one to four hours after application (Left Image), with gradual facial erythema [rosacea-support.org]

Del Rosso JQ (2013) Management of facial erythema of rosacea: what is the role of topical Î±-adrenergic receptor agonist therapy? J Am AcadDermatol 69: S44-56. [omicsonline.org]

Annular Epidermolytic Ichthyosis

A rare case of facial annular bullous erythema nodosum leprosum reaction in a young boy Goyal, Tarang; Varshney, Anupam; Sharma, Veena; Zawar, Vijay 2016-06-01 00:00:00 e368 [deepdyve.com]

Correspondence 1,4 A rare case of facial annular bullous erythema nodosum been described, but subtle diverse characteristics in lin- leprosum reaction in a young boy ear [deepdyve.com]

[…] shrinking nuclei showing http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Dermatology Wiley http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wiley/a-rare-case-of-facial-annular-bullous-erythema-nodosum-leprosum-Un7eAWBPZh [deepdyve.com]

Segmental Odontomaxillary Dysplasia

[…] asymmetry, hypertrichosis, Becker nevus, hairy nevus, lip hypopigmentation, discontinuity of the vermilion border, depression of the cheek, and facial erythema. 17 Related [mdedge.com]

The most common facial cutaneous manifestations are hypertrichosis followed by facial erythema, lip hypopigmentation; and Becker's nevus. [jisppd.com]

[…] cutaneous manifestations are hypertrichosis followed by facial erythema, lip hypopigmentation, and Becker's nevus. [1], [3], [5], [6], [8], [12] Other cutaneous manifestations [doi.org]

Oxymetazoline

Until recently, brimonidine gel was the only option approved specifically for the treatment of facial erythema. [doi.org]

in persistent facial erythema of rosacea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 1% cream (Rhofade) is an alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist labeled for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in [aafp.org]

Erythema Infectiosum

The initial facial erythema progresses to the trunk and extremities as maculopapular lesions that evolve into a lacy, reticulated appearance. [consultant360.com]

There are three eruptive stages of this disease, the first being facial erythema (redness) where one sees red papules on the cheeks which rapidly group together in hours, [aocd.org]

Facial erythema, commonly known as the “slapped cheek” phase, consists of red papules on the cheeks which coalesce within hours to form a red, slightly edematous, warm area [pediatric-house-calls.djmed.net]

TEMPI Syndrome

erythema 58 31 occasional (7.5%) Occasional (29-5%) HP:0001041 MalaCards organs/tissues related to Tempi Syndrome: 40 Kidney, Bone Marrow Articles related to Tempi Syndrome [malacards.org]

(33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0002170 12 polycythemia 58 31 frequent (33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0001901 13 headache 58 31 occasional (7.5%) Occasional (29-5%) HP:0002315 14 facial [malacards.org]

Erosive Arthropathy

Dermatological abnormalities included malar erythema and facial telangiectasia together with multiple nevi and lentigenes all over the body. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atrophodermia Vermiculata

erythema, sparse open and closed comedones, and milia. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Other features included facial erythema, thin eyebrows, and mild photophobia. He had mild asthma. [findzebra.com]

Atrophodermia vermiculata Definition Symmetrical vermiform facial atrophy usually beginning between the ages of 5 and 12. [dermis.net]

Granulosis Rubra Nasi

However, the onset of lesions is later (typically seen in middle-aged females) and the facial erythema characteristic of GRN does not occur. [ijdvl.com]

Acute Monocytic Leukemia

A 67-year-old woman was referred to our department with a 1-month history of facial exanthemas. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Physical examination revealed diffuse edematous erythema on her cheeks, eyelids and glabella with scattered reddish papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome

The diagnostic hallmark is facial erythema, which spreads to the extremities but spares the trunk, and which manifests itself within the first year and then develops into [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Since 3 months of age, she would develop facial erythema and edema after sun exposure. [heighpubs.org]

Till date, only 300 cases have been reported.[1] Facial erythema spreading to extremities but sparing the trunk is the diagnostic hallmark. [ijo.in]

Lupoid Rosacea

However,no satisfactory response was obtained in the reduction of erythema and facial telangiectasias.The results obtained in two patients (A and B) are shown in Figures 1 [surgicalcosmetic.org.br]

Erythema ab Igne

Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset. [id-press.eu]

“Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset”. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. vol. 105. 2008. pp. e38-40. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Chronic heat-induced skin lesions (erythema ab Igne): ultrastructural studies. [id-press.eu]

Lymphocytic Vasculitis

erythema elevatum diutinum and localized, chronic fibrosing vasculitis Lymphocytic, non-necrotizing vasculitis of small, superficial vessels: bilateral nonblanching purpuric [pathologyoutlines.com]

• Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis—e.g., erythema elevatum diutinum, granuloma faciale. • Toxic erythema. • Toxic erythema of pregnancy. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

In this review, we discuss the pathologic manifestations of chronic vasculitic syndromes such as granuloma faciale and erythema elevatum diutinum; IgA-associated vasculitis [thedoctorsdoctor.com]

Demodicosis

In 132 patients without recent treatment or other facial dermatoses, 120 (91%) had persistent erythema, 119 (90%) small superficial papulopustules and 124 (94%) follicular [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The usual etiological agent of primary demodicosis is D. folliculorum, which causes an erythemato-squamous eruption in the facial T-zone. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: In the whole cohort, Demodex densities were greater in patients with persistent erythema than in those without. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Viral Exanthem

Net pattern erythema is a unique characteristic eruption--erythema in a fishnetlike pattern--begins on the extremities approximately 2 days after the onset of facial erythema [atsu.edu]

Approximately two days after the onset of the facial erythema, the rash extends to the extremities in a unique, fishnet-like pattern that usually fades in 6-14 days. ( See [ahcmedia.com]

Facial erythema ("slapped cheek") that consist of red papules on the cheeks that rapidly coalesce in hours, forming red, slightly edematous, warm, plaques that are symmetric [atsu.edu]

Reticulate Acropigmentation of Kitamura

The authors noted that in reticulate disorders of the skin, the main disease entity is DDD, with a subset of cases exhibiting acantholysis (GGD), facial erythema (HS), or [diseaseinfosearch.org]

The other RPDs such as Haber's syndrome [12] and Galli–Galli disease [13] were excluded due to the absence of persistent facial erythema or rosacea-like features and absence [idoj.in]

Cutaneous Mastocytosis

This article presents a case of telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans, a rare type of cutaneous mastocytosis, as the underlying cause of chronic facial pain, erythema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erythromelalgia

The dermatoscopic features of erythromelalgia in a case with solely facial involvement have never been described previously. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Di‐Qing Luo, Yu‐Kun Zhao, Qing‐Fang Xu, Xiang‐Qun He and Liang‐Cai Wu, Recurrent Facial Erythema with Burning Sensation and Increased Temperature: A Variant of Erythromelalgia [doi.org]

Recurrent facial erythema with burning sensation and increased temperature: a variant of erythromelalgia or a new entity? Case report. Pain Med. 2014;15(6):1007–1010. 3. [dovepress.com]

Skin Atrophy

With steroid withdrawal, the atrophy eventually clears.[3] Chronic Actinic Dermatitis-Like Eruption Patients present with facial erythema and lichenification on the face, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients present with erythema and burning disproportionate to the redness. Examination reveals atrophy, telangiectasia, and acneiform papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acquired Amyloid Myopathy

erythema, and erythematous scaly papules over the knuckles and elbows (Gottron’s sign). [neuropathology-web.org]

The typical skin rashes include: erythematous, photosensitive rash on the neck, back, and shoulders (shawl sign) (Figure 1 ); Malar and facial erythema along with purplish [journal.frontiersin.org]

A 62-year-old woman developed pain and swelling of her left knee with some erythema and warmth along the medial aspect of both knees. [hopkinsarthritis.org]