Figurate erythema

Figurate erythema
Erythema marginatum
SpecialtyDermatology

Figurate erythema describes the rash of some skin conditions that present as multiple red wavy rings and arcs, and are typically annular.[1] An example is erythema marginatum.[2]

Types

Classical types include:[3]

History

The term was first described by Thomas Fox in 1889.[2]

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. 1 2 Kazandjieva, Jana; Bogdanov, Georgi; Bogdanov, Ivan; Tsankov, Nikolai (1 May 2023). "Figurate annulare erythemas". Clinics in Dermatology. 41 (3): 368–375. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.07.005. ISSN 0738-081X. PMID 37433389.
  3. 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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