Erythema

Erythema (from Greek erythros 'red') is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.

Not to be confused with arrythmia or erythremia.
Erythema
Characteristic "bull's eye" rash (erythema migrans) of early Lyme disease
SpecialtyDermatology
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