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Ecchymosis
General Information Ecchymosis, is caused by bleeding under the skin, which occurs from broken blood vessels that form tiny pinpoint red dots (called petechiae). Ecchymosis can similarly occur in mucous membranes like in the mouth. Blood also can collect under the tissue in larger flat areas (called purpura), or in a very large bruised area. […]
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Erythema Annulare Centrifugum
General Information Erythema Annulare Centrifugum is a lesion to have one or more annular lesion with a red, raised, firm border that will extend peripherally in the course of few weeks. Lesions may last from a few days to a few months. Likely causes are fungal infections of the feet, candida infection, ascaris infestation, carcinoma, […]
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Erythema Multiforme
General Information Erythema Multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction that occurs when certain medications are taken, with infections, or illness. Medications associated with erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Blood vessels are damaged in the disorder that then causes subsequent damage to the skin tissue. Treatment goals include control of the […]
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Erythema Nodosum
General Information Erythema Nodosum is an inflammatory reaction deep in the skin. The reaction consists of tender red lumps or nodules that may range from 1 – 5 centimeters. Erythema nodosum commonly occurs over the shins, and may occasionally arise on the arms or other areas. Conditions that are associated with erythema nodosum include medications […]
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Erythrasma
General Information Erythrasma is a chronic superficial infection of the intertriginous areas of the skin. The incriminated organism is Corynebacterium minutissimum, which usually is present as a normal human skin inhabitant. The patches normally are seen in areas with moisture such as the groin, armpit, and skin folds. The infection is found frequently among individuals […]