erythema
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Erythema (, ) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.
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- Erythema
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- Erythema migrans - erythematous rash in Lyme disease - PHIL 9875.jpg
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- Characteristic "bull's eye" rash (erythema migrans) of early Lyme disease
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- Dermatology
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- Subclass of
- flushing
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- Erythema migrans - erythematous rash in Lyme disease - PHIL 9875.jpg
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Erythema (, ) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.
== Types == Erythema ab igne Erythema chronicum migrans Erythema induratum Erythema infectiosum (or fifth disease) Erythema marginatum Erythema migrans Erythema multiforme (EM) Erythema nodosum Erythema toxicum Erythema elevatum diutinum Erythema gyratum repens Keratolytic winter erythema Palmar erythema
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