Erythrasma
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Synopsis

Obesity, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, a history of atopy, and hyperhidrosis are risk factors. All age groups may be affected, but incidence increases with age. The highest incidence is seen in regions of high humidity, especially in the tropics.
Codes
ICD10CM:L08.1 – Erythrasma
SNOMEDCT:
238418005 – Erythrasma
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Inverse psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Tinea corporis
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Intertrigo
- Contact dermatitis
- Tinea versicolor
- Pityriasis rotunda
- Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis
- May present as granulomatous plaques in immunocompromised patients.
- Condyloma lata of secondary syphilis
- Tinea pedis (differential of web space erythrasma)
- Mixed toe web infection
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Last Reviewed:08/15/2019
Last Updated:08/15/2019
Last Updated:08/15/2019