- Erythrasma
DiseaseDisorder infobox
Name = Erythrasma
ICD10 = ICD10|L|08|1|l|00
ICD9 = ICD9|039.0
ICDO =
Caption =
OMIM =
MedlinePlus = 001470
eMedicineSubj = derm
eMedicineTopic = 140
DiseasesDB = 29630
MeshID = D004894Erythrasma is a
skin disease that can result in pink patches, which can turn into brown scales. It is caused by thebacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum .It is most commonly found in folds of skin (e.g. armpit, groin, under breast).
Diagnosis
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Wood's lamp is useful in diagnosing erythrasma. Theultraviolet 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 withantibacterial soap . Some studies have shown resolution with the use ofZithromax (azithromycin ).External links
* [http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic140.htm eMedicine]
* [http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER/Bacteria/Erythrsm.htm Family Practice Notebook]
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* [http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/Ethras-01.htm Photo] atUniversity of Iowa
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