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ICD-10L51.-L54.
ICD-9695
DiseasesDB4466
MeSHD004890
Erythema is an large abnormal redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion. It is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation.

It can be caused by infection, massage, electrical treatments, acne medication, allergies, exercise or solar radiation (sunburn), 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.

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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (integumentary system) (, )
InfectionsStaphylococcus (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, Impetigo, Boil, Carbuncle) - Cellulitis - Acute lymphadenitis - Pilonidal cyst - Corynebacterium (Erythrasma)
Bullous disordersPemphigus - Pemphigoid (Bullous pemphigoid) - Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis and eczemaAtopic dermatitis - Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dandruff, Cradle cap) - Diaper rash - Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis - Contact dermatitis - Erythroderma - Lichen simplex chronicus - Prurigo nodularis - Itch - Pruritus ani - Nummular dermatitis - Dyshidrosis - Pityriasis alba
Papulosquamous disordersPsoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis) - Parapsoriasis (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica) - Pityriasis rosea - Lichen planus - Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Urticaria and erythemaUrticaria (Dermatographic urticaria, Cholinergic urticaria) - Erythema (Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Erythema nodosum, Erythema annulare centrifugum, Erythema marginatum)
Radiation-related disordersSunburn - Actinic keratosis - Polymorphous light eruption - Radiodermatitis - Erythema ab igne
Disorders of skin appendagesNail disease - Alopecia areata - Telogen effluvium - Lichen planus - Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism) - Acne vulgaris - Rosacea (Rhinophyma) - Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Hidradenitis suppurativa - Miliaria - Anhidrosis - Body odor
Otherpigmentation (Vitiligo, Melasma, Freckle, Caf au lait spot, Lentigo/Liver spot) - Seborrheic keratosis - Acanthosis nigricans - Callus - Pyoderma gangrenosum - Bedsore - Keloid - Granuloma annulare - Necrobiosis lipoidica - Granuloma faciale - Lupus erythematosus - Morphea - Calcinosis cutis - Sclerodactyly - Ainhum - Livedoid vasculitis
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Skin layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutis, showing a hair follicle, sweat gland & sebaceous gland.]] In zootomy and dermatology, skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs.
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capillary is used to describe any very narrow tube or channel through which a fluid can pass. See capillary action for details.


Capillaries are the smallest of a body's blood vessels, measuring 5-10 μm, which connect arterioles and venules, and are
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Inflammation (Latin, inflammatio, to set on fire) is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
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An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. In an infection, the infecting organism seeks to utilize the host's resources to multiply (usually at the expense of the host).
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Massage (derived from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic massa "to touch, feel, handle" or from Latin massa "mass, dough" [1][2][3]
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Acne
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Acne of a 14 year old boy during puberty
ICD-10 L 70.0
ICD-9 706.1

DiseasesDB 10765
MedlinePlus 000873
eMedicine derm/2   Acne Vulgaris
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ICD-10 T 78.4
ICD-9 995.
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For other uses, see Sunburn (disambiguation).


SunBurn is an annual regional event held in Florida. Radical self-reliance and self-expression are the goals, and community is emphasized.
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Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells (not to be confused with radiology, the use of radiation in medical imaging and diagnosis).
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Ionizing radiation is energetic particles or waves that have the potential to ionize an atom or molecule through atomic interactions. It is a function of the energy of the individual particles or waves, and not a function of the number of particles or waves present.
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Erythema ab igne (EAI, or "dermatitis ab igne") refers to skin that that is reddened due to repeated exposure to heat radiation.

Untreated, it can lead to skin cancer.
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MeSH C01.252.410.040.552.846.583.260 Bazin disease (or "Erythema induratum", or "Nodular vasculitis") is a skin ulceration on the back of the calves. It was formerly thought to be a reaction to the tuberculum bacillus.
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Fifth disease is also referred to as erythema infectiosum (meaning infectious redness) and as slapped cheek syndrome, slapcheek, slap face or slapped face.
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Fifth disease is also referred to as erythema infectiosum (meaning infectious redness) and as slapped cheek syndrome, slapcheek, slap face or slapped face.
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Erythema marginatum
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ICD-10 L 53.2

DiseasesDB 4443

Erythema marginatum is described as the presence of pink rings on the trunk and inner surfaces of the arms and legs which come and go for as long as several
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Erythema migrans is a term used to describe two very different types of erythema:
  • Erythema chronicum migrans
  • Geographic tongue

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Erythema multiforme is a skin condition of unknown etiology, but some authors suggest that the disease is mediated by deposition of immune complex ( mostly IgM ) in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that usually follows an antecedent infection or
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Erythema nodosum
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ICD-10 L 52.
ICD-9 695.2 , 017.1

DiseasesDB 4461
MedlinePlus 000881
eMedicine derm/138   Erythema nodosum (EN) (red nodules
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Neonatal erythema toxicum
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ICD-10 P 83.1
ICD-9 778.8

DiseasesDB 4458
MedlinePlus 001458
eMedicine derm/139   ped/697 Erythema toxicum is a very common rash in infants.
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Palmar erythema is reddening of the palms at the thenar and hypothenar eminences. It is associated with various physiological as well as pathological changes, the principal one of which is portal hypertension. It is also seen in patients with liver dysfunction.
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Rash
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A typical rash
ICD-10 R 21.
ICD-9 782.1

A rash is a change in skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized to one part of the body, or affect all the skin.
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Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells (not to be confused with radiology, the use of radiation in medical imaging and diagnosis).
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Skin layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutis, showing a hair follicle, sweat gland & sebaceous gland.]] In zootomy and dermatology, skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs.
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