Erythema

Erythema
ICD-10	L51.-L54.
ICD-9	695
DiseasesDB	4466
MeSH	D004890

WikiDoc Resources for Erythema
Articles
Most recent articles on Erythema Most cited articles on Erythema Review articles on Erythema Articles on Erythema in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media
Powerpoint slides on Erythema Images of Erythema Photos of Erythema Podcasts & MP3s on Erythema Videos on Erythema
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Erythema Bandolier on Erythema TRIP on Erythema
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Erythema at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Erythema Clinical Trials on Erythema at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Erythema NICE Guidance on Erythema NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Erythema CDC on Erythema
Books
Books on Erythema
News
Erythema in the news Be alerted to news on Erythema News trends on Erythema
Commentary
Blogs on Erythema
Definitions
Definitions of Erythema
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Erythema Discussion groups on Erythema Patient Handouts on Erythema Directions to Hospitals Treating Erythema Risk calculators and risk factors for Erythema
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Erythema Causes & Risk Factors for Erythema Diagnostic studies for Erythema Treatment of Erythema
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Erythema
International
Erythema en Espanol Erythema en Francais
Business
Erythema in the Marketplace Patents on Erythema
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Erythema

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Erythema is redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion.

It can be caused by infection, massage, electrical treatments, acne medication, allergies, exercise or solar radiation (sunburn), and waxing and plucking of the hairs any of which can cause the capillaries to dilate, resulting in redness. Erythema is a common side effect of radiotherapy treatment due to patient exposure to ionizing radiation.

Associated conditions

• Erythema ab igne
• Erythema induratum
• Erythema infectiosum (or fifth disease)
• Erythema marginatum
• Erythema migrans
• Erythema multiforme (EM)
• Erythema nodosum
• Erythema toxicum
• Palmar erythema

In about 30-50% of cases, the cause of Erythema is unknown.

See also

• Flushing (physiology)
• Rash
• Radiotherapy

Pathological Findings

Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

• Erythema 1.jpg
• Erythema 2.jpg
• Erythema 3.jpg
• Erythema 4.jpg
• Erythema 5.jpg
• Erythema 6.jpg
• Erythema 7.jpg
• Erythema 8.jpg
• Erythema 9.jpg
• Erythema 10.jpg
• Erythema 11.jpg
• Erythema 12.jpg
• Erythema 13.jpg
• Erythema 14.jpg
• Erythema 15.jpg
• Erythema 16.jpg
• Erythema 17.jpg
• Erythema 18.jpg
• Erythema 19.jpg
• Erythema 20.jpg

External links

• UM
• Doctor Update