Erythrasmic patches are typically found in moist and intertriginous areas (skin fold areas-e.g. armpit, groin, under breast) and can be well-defined patches or irregular. (wikipedia.org)
Erythrasma manifests mostly in slightly webbed spaces between toes (or other body region skin folds like the thighs/groin area) in warm atmospheric regions, and is more prevalent in dark skinned humans. (wikipedia.org)
It is most commonly seen in the groin, armpits and in the folds. (skintherapyletter.com)
The patches normally are seen in areas with moisture such as the groin, armpit, and skin folds. (dermpathdiagnostics.com)
Infection13
Erythrasma is a superficial skin infection that causes brown, scaly skin patches. (wikipedia.org)
Erythrasma is often mistakenly diagnosed as dermatophytic infection which is a fungal infection and not a bacterial infection. (wikipedia.org)
This is a superficial bacterial infection in the hair of the armpits and the pubic area. (skintherapyletter.com)
Erythrasma is a chronic superficial infection of the intertriginous areas of the skin. (dermpathdiagnostics.com)
Erythrasma is an asymptomatic infection, although sometimes it can feel itchy and uncomfortable. (dermpathdiagnostics.com)
Erythrasma is infection of the top layers of the skin caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum . (msdmanuals.com)
The armpits, skinfolds under the breasts or on the abdomen, and the area just in front of the anus (perineum) are prone to this infection, particularly among people with diabetes and among middle-aged women with obesity. (msdmanuals.com)
Although erythrasma may be confused with a fungal infection, doctors can easily diagnose erythrasma because skin infected with Corynebacterium glows coral-red under an ultraviolet light. (msdmanuals.com)
Pruritus or an armpit rash is a skin condition where the skin of the underarms become reddened and scarred due to an infection. (allhealthpost.com)
Infection of the armpits may also cause the skin in the area to develop cracks that are painful. (allhealthpost.com)
However, the lump caused by the enlarged lymph glands usually cause irritation and infection which lead to armpit rashes. (allhealthpost.com)
Intertrigo infection can also smell, especially in areas like your armpits and the skin between your buttocks. (vedix.com)
The foul smell or dark underarms due to bacteria is not something serious, but constant darkness can turn into chronic infection to the deeper layers of skin called erythrasma. (skindiseaseremedies.com)
Scaly2
Lesions of erythrasma are initially pink, but progress quickly to become brown and scaly (as skin starts to shed), which are sharply distinguished. (wikipedia.org)
The rash of erythrasma appears as a slowly enlarging area of pink or brown dry skin that has a fine, scaly, wrinkled surface. (dermpathdiagnostics.com)
Corynebacterium1
Erythrasma is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. (wikipedia.org)
Since the armpit remains covered and folded most of the times, infections of different types easily spread in the underarms area. (allhealthpost.com)
Shaving your armpits is one of the most important causes of dark underarms. (skindiseaseremedies.com)
Commonly seen1
The generalized erythrasma is most commonly seen in type 2 diabetes mellitus where the lesions go beyond the areas of the body where skin is rubbing together. (wikipedia.org)
Diabetes1
Not only is this an aesthetically unappealing condition, but there is evidence to support that disciform erythrasma can be an early sign of type 2 diabetes mellitus. (wikipedia.org)
Skin5
This means that the bacterium causes erythrasma by breaking down keratin Fibrils in the skin. (wikipedia.org)
Erythrasma is most common in the foot, where it causes scaling, cracking, and breakdown of the skin between the last two toes. (msdmanuals.com)
Armpit rashes are typically characterized by small, pimple-like eruptions that spread all over the skin in the affected area. (allhealthpost.com)
If this doesn't happen or the skin is continuously exposed to harmful chemicals, rashes may develop and spread in the armpits. (allhealthpost.com)
The hair follicles below the skin cause darkness around your armpits, shaving your armpits with a hard razor can only shave the hair from upper layer, not hair follicles. (skindiseaseremedies.com)
Area2
Initial treatments for minor erythrasma can begin with keeping the area clean and dry and with antibacterial soaps. (wikipedia.org)
The bacteria affect one or more hair follicles of the armpit and cause the area to swell and become full of abscess which gradually becomes itchy. (allhealthpost.com)
Areas1
The presence of erythrasma is approximately 4% and is more likely to be found in the subtropical and tropical areas compared to the rest of the world. (wikipedia.org)
Types1
There are two types of erythrasma: generalized and interdigital. (wikipedia.org)
Reasons1
Well then, it is quite possible that you have armpit rashes which may have developed due to a variety of reasons and can be quite uncomfortable if treatment isn't pursued in the right direction. (allhealthpost.com)
Foot1
The most common is interdigital erythrasma, which is of the foot, and may present as a scaling, fissuring, and chronic non-resolving break down of the toe web interspaces. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment1
Erythrasma may return, necessitating a second round of treatment. (msdmanuals.com)
Avci O, Tanyildizi T, Kusku E. A comparison between the effectiveness of erythromycin, single-dose clarithromycin and topical fusidic acid in the treatment of erythrasma. (dermnetnz.org)
Disciform erythrasma1
Not only is this an aesthetically unappealing condition, but there is evidence to support that disciform erythrasma can be an early sign of type 2 diabetes mellitus. (wikipedia.org)
Interdigital2
There are two types of erythrasma: generalized and interdigital. (wikipedia.org)
The most common is interdigital erythrasma, which is of the foot, and may present as a scaling, fissuring, and chronic non-resolving break down of the toe web interspaces. (wikipedia.org)
Ultraviolet1
Wood lamp skin examination: long wavelength ultraviolet radiation causes erythrasma to fluoresce a coral-pink colour due to coproporphyrin III released by the bacteria. (dermnetnz.org)
Bacterial infection1
Erythrasma is often mistakenly diagnosed as dermatophytic infection which is a fungal infection and not a bacterial infection. (wikipedia.org)
Climates1
Erythrasma is more common in warm climates. (medlineplus.gov)
Affects1
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You may be interested in lightening your armpits if your skin has darkened from exposure to deodorants, shaving, or other irritants. (healthline.com)
Skin1
Lesions of erythrasma are initially pink, but progress quickly to become brown and scaly (as skin starts to shed), which are sharply distinguished. (wikipedia.org)
Findings1
Another route to differentiate erythrasma would be through bacterial and mycology related cultures to compare/contrast normal results to these findings. (wikipedia.org)
Erythrasma is classified into three types according to location. (dermnetnz.org)
Sites1
Electron microscopy confirms the bacterial nature of erythrasma, it shows decreased electron density in keratinized cells at the sites of proliferation. (wikipedia.org)