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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 50 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
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Antibiotic

Tests

KOH prep
Complete blood count

Vaccinations

Tetanus shot

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I have erythrasma. So what should I do?
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Know any medications I can buy for erythrasma?
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What are the most common symptoms of erythrasma?
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What is the definition or description of: erythrasma?
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What are over-the-counter meds for erythrasma?
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I think i have Erythrasma. What medication will you prescribe..its been over a year.
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Erythrasma is one of early HIV symptom?
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Can a mild case of local Erythrasma cause high ESR levels? 26mm
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