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Conditions›Skin conditions›Bacterial skin infection›Erythrasma

Erythrasma

Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection caused by corynebacterium minutissimum in the groin, axilla, gluteal crease, or spaces between toes, and often confused with superficial fungal infection.
Dr. Jay Park
Dr. Jay Parkreviewed this
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Is a type of:Bacterial skin infection
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Area of redness on skin
Rash in neck folds
Rash on groin
Skin redness or irritation
Rash in armpit
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Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Erythrasma
Erythromycin
37 reviews
Antibiotic

Tests

KOH prep
Complete blood count

Vaccinations

Tetanus shot

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How do you treat erythrasma?
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A 37-year-old member asked:
I have erythrasma. So what should I do?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Know any medications I can buy for erythrasma?
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What are over-the-counter meds for erythrasma?
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A 18-year-old male asked:
I think i have Erythrasma. What medication will you prescribe..its been over a year.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
What happens if I leave an armpit erythrasma untreated?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Treatment to get rid of prolonged erythrasma?
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A 26-year-old male asked:
How do I treat Erythrasma on the scrotum topically? Do I use antibacterial soap or just use Triple Antibiotic Ointment?
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Am I dying?
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