Figurate erythema

Medical condition
Figurate erythema
Erythema marginatum
SpecialtyDermatology

Figurate erythema is a form of erythema that presents in a ring or an arc shape. An example is erythema marginatum.[1]

Classical types include:[2]

  • Erythema annulare centrifugum
  • Erythema marginatum rheumaticum
  • Erythema chronicum migrans
  • Erythema gyratum repens

References

  1. ^ Bolognia, Jean L.; Schaffer, Julie V.; Duncan, Karynne O.; Ko, Christine (2022). "5. Figurate erythemas". Dermatology Essentials (2nd ed.). Elsevier. pp. 142–148. ISBN 978-0-323-70971-2.
  2. ^ Boehner, Alexander; Neuhauser, Ruth (28 May 2021). "Figurate erythemas – update and diagnostic approach". JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft. 19 (7): 963–972. doi:10.1111/ddg.14450. PMID 34046996.
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Figurate erythema
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