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| Erythrasma Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | L08.1 |
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| ICD-9 | 039.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 29630 |
| MedlinePlus | 001470 |
| eMedicine | derm/140 |
| MeSH | D004894 |
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 (e.g. armpit, groin, under breast).
Diagnosis
A Wood's lamp is useful in diagnosing erythrasma. The ultraviolet light of a Wood's lamp causes the organism to fluoresce a coral red color, differentiating it from fungal infections and other skin conditions.
Treatment
It can be treated with erythromycin, fucidin cream or ointment, or with antibacterial soap. Some studies have shown resolution with the use of Zithromax (azithromycin).
External links
- Photo at University of Iowa
- -2106916858 at GPnotebook
- Hamann K, Thorn P (1991). "Systemic or local treatment of erythrasma? A comparison between erythromycin tablets and Fucidin cream in general practice". Scand J Prim Health Care 9 (1): 35–9. doi:. PMID 2041927.
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