erythema

noun

er·​y·​the·​ma ˌer-ə-ˈthē-mə How to pronounce erythema (audio)
: abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes due to capillary congestion (as in inflammation)

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Early symptoms often include fever, chills, a characteristic rash known as erythema migrans and muscle or joint pain. John Drake, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a viral infection that primarily affects children, though adults can get it too. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 Fifth Disease, or parvovirus B19, also known as erythema infectiosum. Anne Thompson, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024 Research shows that oatmeal can relieve a wide range of skin problems, including skin rashes, burns, itching, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and erythema multiforme. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024 Symptoms usually include fever, headache, fatigue, and a skin rash called erythema migrans that often appears red and circular. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 4 July 2024 The symptom most commonly associated with Lyme disease is the bulls-eye rash, medically called erythema migrans. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023 In its early stages, Lyme disease can cause headaches and fatigue like babesiosis but in 70% to 80% of cases, according to CDC estimates, Lyme disease manifests with a distinctive rash called erythema migrans around the spot where the tick entered the skin. Emily Washburn, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023 The minimal erythema dose (MED) was assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks under standardized conditions. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2015

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek erythēma, from erythainein to redden, from erythros

First Known Use

circa 1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of erythema was circa 1783

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“Erythema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erythema. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

erythema

noun
er·​y·​the·​ma ˌer-ə-ˈthē-mə How to pronounce erythema (audio)
: abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes due to capillary congestion (as in inflammation)

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