Erythema
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Name = Erythema |
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DiseasesDB = 4466 |
ICD10 = {{ICD10|L|51||l|50}}-{{ICD10|L|54||l|50}} |
ICD9 = {{ICD9|695}} |
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'''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}}
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