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er·y·the·ma E0204800 (ĕr′ə-thē′mə)n. Redness of the skin caused by dilatation and congestion of the capillaries, often a sign of inflammation or infection. [Greek eruthēma, from eruthainein, to redden, be red, from eruthros, red; see reudh- in Indo-European roots.] er′y·them′a·tous (-thĕm′ə-təs, -thē′mə-), er′y·the·mat′ic (-măt′ĭk), er′y·the′mic adj.erythema (ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə) n (Pathology) pathol redness of the skin, usually occurring in patches, caused by irritation or injury to the tissue[C18: from New Latin, from Greek eruthēma, from eruthros red] erythematic, erythematous, ˌeryˈthemal adjer•y•the•ma (ˌɛr əˈθi mə) n. abnormal redness of the skin due to local congestion, as in inflammation. [1760–70; < New Latin < Greek, =eryth(rós) red + -ēma n. suffix] er`y•them′a•tous (-ˈθɛm ə təs, -ˈθi mə-) er`y•the′mic, adj. erythemaan abnormal red condition of the skin, the result of capillary congestion. — erythematous, adj.See also: Disease and IllnessThesaurusNoun | 1. | erythema - abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)erythema multiforme - a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergenerythema nodosum - skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legslove bite, hickey - a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lovererythroderma - any skin disorder involving abnormal rednesserythema solare, sunburn - redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sunwindburn - redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind | TranslationserythemaenUK
erythema (ĕr'əthē`mə), more or less diffuse redness of the skin due to concentration of an abnormally large amount of blood within the small vessels of the skin (hyperemia), as in burns. Erythema nodosum is often associated with systemic diseases such as tuberculosis and rheumatic fever. Tender, bright red, slightly elevated nodules develop along the shins. Erythema multiforme can have a number of causes, including viral and bacterial infection, chronic disease of the visceral organs, or allergic reactions to drugs.Erythema reddening of the skin caused by the dilatation of blood vessels. Erythema sometimes occurs by reflex action and disappears quickly, for example, when one feels ashamed or angry. With inflammation, the condition lasts longer. It appears as a result of exposure to chemicals and physical factors (friction, heat, cold, ultraviolet radiation) and in some infectious diseases (scarlet fever, measles, erythema infectiosum) and skin diseases (dermatitis). It also occurs as a result of poisoning and disturbances in blood circulation. erythema[‚er·ə′thē·mə] (medicine) Localized redness of the skin in areas of variable size. erythemaenUK
erythema [er″ĭ-the´mah] redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation.erythema chro´nicum mi´grans a ring-shaped erythema due to the bite of a tick of the genus Ixodes; it begins as an erythematous plaque several weeks after the bite and spreads peripherally with central clearing. Often there are also systemic symptoms, including chills, fever, headache, vomiting, backache, and stiff neck. See also lyme disease.gyrate erythema (erythema gyra´tum) erythema multiforme characterized by the development of lesions that tend to migrate and spread peripherally with central clearing.erythema ab ig´ne permanent erythema produced by prolonged exposure to excessive nonburning heat. It is seen most often on the legs of women, but under appropriate environmental circumstances, it can occur anywhere on the body in either sex.erythema indura´tum a chronic necrotizing vasculitis, usually occurring on the calves of young women; see also bazin's disease.erythema infectio´sum a mild, self-limiting disease of childhood characterized by a lacelike skin rash symmetrically distributed on the hands, arms, and legs, with few or no other symptoms; occasionally there is a low grade fever, and the condition often clears up without specific treatment. The incubation period is six days to two weeks. This disease is contagious and originally was believed to be a form of rubella; because the rash can resemble that of scarlet fever and German measles, it is important to differentiate this mild condition from those more serious ones. Called also fifth disease.erythema margina´tum a type of erythema multiforme in which the reddened areas are disk-shaped, with elevated edges.erythema margina´tum rheuma´ticum a superficial, often asymptomatic, form of gyrate erythema associated with some cases of rheumatic fever, which is characterized by the presence on the trunk and extensor surfaces of the extremities of a transient eruption of flat to slightly indurated, nonscaling, and usually multiple lesions.erythema mi´grans geographic tongue.erythema multifor´me a symptom complex representing a reaction of the skin and mucous membranes secondary to various known, suspected, and unknown factors, including infections, ingestants, physical agents, malignancy, and pregnancy. The conditions in the complex are characterized by the sudden onset of a reddened macular, bullous, papular, or vesicular eruption, the characteristic lesion being the iris, bull's eye, or target lesion, which consists of a central papule with two or more concentric rings. The complex includes a mild self-limited mucocutaneous form (erythema multiforme minor) and a severe, sometimes fatal, multisystem form (stevens-johnson syndrome).erythema nodo´sum a type of panniculitis occurring usually as a hypersensitivity reaction to multiple provoking agents, including various infections, drugs, sarcoidosis, and certain enteropathies. It may also be of idiopathic origin. It most often affects young women and is characterized by the development of crops of transient, inflammatory, nonulcerating nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral, and most commonly located on the shins; the lesions involute slowly, leaving bruiselike patches without scarring. The acute disease is often associated with fever, malaise, and arthralgias. A chronic variant sometimes occurs without any serious associated systemic disease.toxic erythema (erythema tox´icum) a generalized erythematous or erythematomacular eruption due to administration of a drug or to bacterial or other toxins or associated with various systemic diseases.erythema tox´icum neonato´rum a benign, idiopathic, very common, generalized, transient eruption occurring in infants during the first week of life, usually consisting of small papules or pustules that become sterile, yellow-white, firm vesicles surrounded by an erythematous halo and some edema.er·y·the·ma (er'i-thē'mă), Redness due to capillary dilation, usually signaling a pathologic condition (for example, inflammation, infection). Compare: telangiectasia. [G. erythēma, flush] erythema (ĕr′ə-thē′mə)n. Redness of the skin caused by dilatation and congestion of the capillaries, often a sign of inflammation or infection. er′y·them′a·tous (-thĕm′ə-təs, -thē′mə-), er′y·the·mat′ic (-măt′ĭk), er′y·the′mic adj.erythema A general term for reddening, especially of a mucocutaneous surface, rasher·y·the·ma (er'i-thē'mă) Redness of the skin due to capillary dilatation. [G. erythēma, flush]erythema (er?i-the'ma ) [Gr. erythema, redness] Reddening of the skin. Erythema is a common but nonspecific sign of skin irritation, injury, or inflammation. It is caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin. erythematicerythematous (er?i-the-mat'ik) (er?i-them'at-us), adjectiveerythema ab igneLocalized erythema due to exposure to heat. Synonym: toasted skin syndrome. ERYTHEMA ANNULAREerythema annulareA red, ring-shaped rash. See: illustrationerythema cenicientaErythema dyschromicum perstans.erythema chronicum migrans Abbreviation: ECM Erythema migrans.erythema dyschromicum perstansAwaiting Don's def. Synonym: ashy dermatosis; erythema cenicientaerythema elevatum diutinumA form of vasculitis that affects the skin on the extensor surfaces of the forearms or legs. Iit is often seen in those infected with HIV. erythema induratumChronic vasculitis of the skin occurring in young women. Hard cutaneous nodules break down to form necrotic ulcers and leave atrophic scars. Synonym: Bazin diseaseerythema infectiosumA mild, moderately contagious disease seen most commonly in school-age children. Synonym: fifth diseaseEtiologyThe causative agent is human parvovirus B-19. Transmission is thought to be via respiratory secretions from infected patients; however, maternal-fetal transmission can occur and hemolytic disease of the newborn may result. SymptomsPatients experience a mild, brief illness; complaints include fever, malaise, headache, and pruritus. The characteristic erythema appears about 10 days later. Facial redness is similar to that which occurs when a child is slapped; however, circumoral redness is absent. Several days following initial erythema, a less distinct rash may appear on the extremities and trunk. The rash usually resolves within 1 week but may occur for several weeks when the patient is exposed to heat, cold, exercise, or stress. Adults may also experience arthralgia and arthritis although these symptoms are less common in children. In addition, mild transient anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia may develop. TreatmentMost patients require no specific therapy. Patients with chronic hemolytic anemia may experience transient aplastic crisis (TAC). These patients should be warned of the danger of exposure to parvovirus B-19 infection, informed of the early signs and symptoms, and instructed to seek medical consultation promptly if exposure is suspected. Patients with TAC may develop a life-threatening anemia that requires immediate blood transfusion or partial exchange transfusion. erythema intertrigoChafing.linear gingival erythemaA band of inflammation of the periodontium, appearing as a reddish gingival band about 2 to 3 mm in width. It is often associated with HIV/AIDS. Synonym: red band gingivitiserythema marginatumA form of erythema multiforme in which the center of the area fades, leaving elevated edges.erythema migrans Abbreviation: EM The hallmark of acute infection with Lyme disease. EM is an expanding red rash with a sharply defined border and (typically) central clearing. The rash usually appears within 3–32 days after a tick bite. The center of the rash is the site of inoculation. The causative agent is Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete that may later invade the joints, the central nervous system, or the conducting system of the heart. Synonym: erythema chronicum migrans See: Lyme disease for illus ERYTHEMA MULTIFORMEerythema multiforme Abbreviation: EM A rash usually caused by an immune response to drugs or to an infection, esp. herpes simplex virus. It may express itself on the skin in multiform ways, including macules, papules, blisters, hives, and, characteristically, iris or target lesions. It may involve the palms and soles, the mucous membranes, the face, and the extremities. The disease is usually self-limited. The most severe (and occasionally fatal) variant of the illness, in which the eyes, mouth, and internal organs are involved, is called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Synonym: Hebra disease (1.) See: illustrationnecrolytic migratory erythema Abbreviation: NME Red, blistering or crusting patches that appear on the skin of the buttocks, groin, lower extremities, or perineum. The lesions are itchy and painful. NME is often associated with glucagonomas. erythema nodosumA tender, red, nodular rash on the shins that typically arises in conjunction with another illness, e.g., such as a streptococcal, fungal, or tubercular infection; inflammatory bowel disease; occult cancer; or sarcoidosis. Biopsies of the rash reveal inflammation of subcutaneous fat (panniculitis). Because the disease is often associated with other serious illnesses, a diagnostic search for an underlying cause usually is undertaken. In some patients, no cause is identified. TreatmentTherapy is directed at the cause, when it is known. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs provide symptomatic relief for many patients. erythema nodosum leprosum Abbreviation: ENL A red, nodular vasculitic rash, which may be a complication of the treatment for leprosy. See: lepraTreatmentTreatment consists of withdrawing therapy against leprosy (clofazimine, steroids, thalidomide). punctate erythemaErythema occurring in minute points, such as scarlet fever rash.toxic erythemaRedness of the skin or a rash resulting from toxic agents such as drugs.erythema toxicum neonatorumA benign, self-limited rash marked by firm, yellow-white papules or pustules from 1 to 2 mm in size present in about 50% of full-term infants. The cause is unknown, and the lesions disappear without need for treatment. erythema venenatumErythema caused by contact with a toxic substance. erythema Redness of the skin from widening (dilatation) of the small skin blood vessels. This may result from one of a very large number of causes such as blushing, ROSACEA, ECTASIA of blood vessels, INFLAMMATION and rashes (exanthemata).ErythemaThe medical term for redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries in the skin.Mentioned in: Rosacea, Ultraviolet Light Treatmenter·y·the·ma (er'i-thē'mă) Redness due to capillary dilation, usually signaling a pathologic condition (e.g., inflammation, infection). Compare: telangiectasia[G. erythēma, flush]FinancialSeeEmerythemaenUK Related to erythema: erythema infectiosum, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema marginatumWords related to erythemanoun abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)Related Words- erythema multiforme
- erythema nodosum
- love bite
- hickey
- erythroderma
- erythema solare
- sunburn
- windburn
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