Erythema

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Broader Terms

skin disorder

Narrower Terms

erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Ultraviolet-B-induced erythema is mediated by nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 in combination.
  • Erythema is caused by dilation and irritation of the superficial capillaries; the augmented flow of blood through them imparts a reddish hue to the skin.
  • Inflammation of the gastric remnant after gastrectomy: mucosal erythema is associated with bile reflux and inflammatory cellular infiltration is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection.
  • fromAustralas J Dermatol -Feb 2005 -Sophie Bakis Ultraviolet-B-induced erythema is mediated by nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 in combination.
  • Palmar erythema Wikipedia Palmar erythema Palmar erythema is reddening of the palms at the thenar and hypothenar eminences.

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