Erythrasma presents as well-defined pink or brown patches with fine scaling and superficial fissures. Mild itching may be present. The common sites for erythrasma are armpits, groin and between the toes. The intergluteal fold, submammary, and periumbilical skin …

Sep 18, 2023 · Erythrasma is a skin condition caused by the normal skin bacteria Corynebacterium minutissimum. Erythrasma is also called cutaneous erythrasma. It is usually …

Jan 26, 2024 · Erythrasma is a type of bacterial infection that may appear in folds of the skin. It’s often itchy and may have pink, red, or brown patches with scales.

Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection that causes brown, scaly skin patches. It is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum bacteria, a normal part of skin flora (the microorganisms that are normally present on the skin).

Aug 7, 2023 · Erythrasma is a common skin disorder caused by bacteria. It was first described in 1859 by Burchardt, who thought the etiology was fungal. In 1862, Burchardt's teacher, Von Barensprung coined the term erythrasma and named the bacteria Microsporum minutissimum.

Erythrasma is a superficial infection of the skin caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum, a gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacillus (picture 1). The disorder typically presents as macerated, scaly plaques between the toes or erythematous to brown patches or thin plaques in intertriginous areas (picture 2A-G).

Aug 1, 2024 · Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection caused by a bacteria called Corynebacterium minutissimum. The infection causes a discolored patch, mainly in skin folds such as the armpits or groin.

Aug 23, 2022 · Erythrasma is a skin condition resulting from infection with the bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum. Erythrasma patches may itch and appear pink, red, or brown.

Erythrasma is infection of the top layers of the skin caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum. (See also Overview of Bacterial Skin Infections.) Erythrasma affects mostly …

Erythrasma is a long-term skin infection caused by bacteria. It commonly occurs in skin folds. Erythrasma is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium minutissimum. Erythrasma is more …