Erythrasma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.

Overview

Erythrasma presents with erythematous lesions, maceration, and reddish-brown scales indicative of hyperkeratosis. The lesions are usually found in skin folds, and also commonly present in the interdigital regions in hands and feet. Erythrasma patients are usually well-appearing, barring complications.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The patient is usually well-appearing.^[1]

Skin

Erythrasma presents with erythematous lesion, maceration, and reddish-brown scales indicative of hyperkeratosis.^[2]
- The borders of the lesions and unaffected skin are sharply demarcated.
- The lesions are usually found in skin folds.