Erythrasma is a common superficial bacterial infection of the skin folds caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum.
It is often misdiagnosed as a fungal infection.
Distinct variants include general...
Normally, erythrasma is asymptomatic; however, it may present with mild pruritus.
Reddish/brown discolored irregular patches
Affects intertriginous areas, interdigital areas (most commo...
Topical 2% clindamycin (3 times daily for 7 days) or erythromycin or 2% fusidic acid (not available in the US) is typically considered first line for localized erythrasma. Whitfield's ointm...
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