| erythema pernio | <symptom> Redness, itching and burning of the skin, especially the fingers, toes, heels, nose and ears on exposure to extreme cold and high humidity. Skin lesions may become blistered and or ulcerated. (05 Jan 1998) |
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| erythema perstans | Probably a chronic form of erythema multiforme in which the relapses recur so persistently that the eruption is almost permanent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema polymorphe | <dermatology> A rash that results from an allergic response, most often secondary to a drug. The rash is described as pink-red macules (flat), that may have clear centres (iris lesions) or appear as a dusky violet colour. Erythema multiforme most often results from reactions to sulpha drugs, penicillin's, phenytoin, barbiturates, phenolphthalein and carbamazepine. In some cases, erythema multiforme can result secondary to a Herpes simplex infection or Mycoplasma infection. (27 Sep 1997) |
| erythema simplex | Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. Synonym: dermatitis simplex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema solare | The burning or discolouration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythema threshold | The amount of radiation that causes redness of the skin. (09 Oct 1997) |
| erythema toxicum | Flushing of the skin due to allergic reaction to some toxic substance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema toxicum neonatorum | A common transient idiopathic eruption of erythema, small papules, and occasionally pustules filled with eosinophilic leukocytes overlying hair follicles of the newborn. Synonym: erythema neonatorum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythema tuberculatum | Erythema multiforme in which the papules are of large size. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythematic | <medicine> Characterised by, or causing, a morbid redness of the skin; relating to erythema. Origin: Cf. F. Erythematique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythematous | <medicine> Relating to, or causing, erythema. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythematous syphilid | Usually the first eruption of syphilis, occurring 6 to 12 weeks after the initial lesion. Synonym: erythematous syphilid, macular syphilid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythematovesicular | Denoting a condition characterised by erythema and vesiculation, as in allergic contact dermatitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythermalgia | Disease marked by paroxysmal, bilateral vasodilatation, particularly of the extremities, with burning pain, and increased skin temperature and redness. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythraemia | Synonym: polycythemia vera. Origin: erythro-+ G. Haima, blood (05 Mar 2000) |