The following features are indicative of Erythrasma:
brown, scaly skin patches in skin fold areas
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Common Causes of Erythrasma
The following are the most common causes of Erythrasma:
Corynebacterium minutissimum bacteria infection
Risk Factors for Erythrasma
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Erythrasma:
living in moist and warm environment
poor hygiene practice
obesity
hyperhidrosis
aging
diabetes mellitus
poor immune system
dark skinned people
Prevention of Erythrasma
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Erythrasma. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
practice good hygiene
avoiding moist and warm environment
Occurrence of Erythrasma
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Erythrasma cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Erythrasma can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Erythrasma can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Erythrasma
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Erythrasma:
Wood's lamp Investigation: The ultraviolet light of a Wood's lamp causes the organism to characteristic fluorescence coral red color, differentiating it from other skin conditions
Microscopy: Direct microscopic examination of scales with Gram stain, or Giemsa or KOH, shows rod-like bacteria and filaments
Bacteria culturing: Culture under certain microaerophilic conditions, yields colonies, which also emits fluorescence
Complications of Erythrasma if untreated
Yes, Erythrasma causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Erythrasma is left untreated:
dermatophytosis
Procedures for Treatment of Erythrasma
The following procedures are used to treat Erythrasma:
Laser treatment: To treat the condition associated with the disease
Self-care for Erythrasma
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Erythrasma:
Scrubbing: Gentle scrubbing of the skin patches with antibacterial soap help ease the condition
Time for Treatment of Erythrasma
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Erythrasma to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: