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==Overview==
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'''Erythrasma''' is a [[skin]] disease that can result in pink patches, which can turn into brown scales. It is caused by the [[bacterium]] [[Corynebacterium minutissimum]].


It is most commonly found in folds of skin.
{{SK}} Corynebacterium minutissimum infection
 
==[[Erythrasma overview|Overview]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma classification|Classification]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma causes|Causes]]==
 
==[[Differentiating erythrasma from other diseases|Differentiating Erythrasma from other Diseases]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma screening|Screening]]==
 
==[[Erythrasma natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
[[Wood's lamp]] is useful in diagnosing erythrasma. Use of a [[Wood's lamp]] causes the organism to fluoresce a coral red color, differentiating it from [[fungal infection]]s and other skin conditions.
[[Erythrasma history and symptoms| History and Symptoms]] | [[Erythrasma physical examination | Physical Examination]] | [[Erythrasma laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Erythrasma electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Erythrasma x ray|X Ray]] | [[Erythrasma CT|CT]] | [[Erythrasma MRI|MRI]] | [[Erythrasma echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Erythrasma other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Erythrasma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
It can be treated with [[erythromycin]], or with [[antibacterial soap]]. Some studies have shown resolution with the use of [[Zithromax]] ([[azithromycin]]).
[[Erythrasma medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Erythrasma surgery|Surgery]] | [[Erythrasma primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Erythrasma secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Erythrasma cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Erythrasma future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]] |
 
==Case Studies==
[[Erythrasma case study one|Case #1]]


==External links==
* {{DermNet|bacterial/erythrasma}}
* [http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Ethras-01.htm Photo] at [[University of Iowa]]
* {{GPnotebook|-2106916858}}
* {{FPnotebook|DER17}}


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