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Erythema
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Definition
: Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries. This condition may result from a variety of causes.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; redness of the skin from various causes: do not confuse with ERYTHRODERMA see DERMATITIS, EXFOLIATIVE & do not make diagnoses: use the word of the text; prickly heat: index under MILIARIA
Examples
Erythema Chronicum Migrans
;
Erythema Induratum
;
Erythema Infectiosum
;
Erythema Multiforme
;
Erythema Nodosum
;
Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis
;
Sweet Syndrome
Other names
Erythemas
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Keratolytic winter erythema
0
*Erythema
*Keratosis
*Skin Diseases, Genetic.
Hooft disease
0
*Erythema
*Growth Disorders
*Intellectual Disability
*Nail Diseases
*Dyslipidemias.
methylnicotinate
93-60-7
*Nicotinic Acids
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Erythema
Inflammation.
Contact Dermatitis 1996 Oct;35(4):237-40