Erythema 532849 223907912 2008-07-06T13:19:03Z StigBot 5316354 robot Adding: [[no:Erytema]] {{Infobox_Disease | Name = Erythema | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 4466 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|L|51||l|50}}-{{ICD10|L|54||l|50}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|695}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D004890 | }} '''Erythema''' is redness of the [[skin]] caused by [[capillary]] congestion. It can be caused by [[infection]], [[massage]], electrical treatments, [[acne]] medication, [[allergy|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]] ==External links== * [http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/SkinDisordersErythemacc.html UM] {{Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue}} [[Category:Medical signs]] [[Category:Dermatology]] [[ca:Eritema]] [[de:Erythema]] [[es:Eritema]] [[fr:Érythème]] [[it:Eritema]] [[nl:Erytheem]] [[ja:斑]] [[no:Erytema]] [[pt:Eritema]] [[ru:Эритема]] [[uk:Ерітема]] [[wa:Rodjeur del pea]]