{"id":3005,"date":"2020-02-04T08:28:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T08:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2023-09-19T06:45:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:45:46","slug":"erythema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/","title":{"rendered":"Erythema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Erythema.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3006\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Erythema-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Redness of the skin or mucous membranes produced by congestion of the capillaries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A skin condition characterized by redness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Diffused redness of the skin due to dilation of the superficial capillaries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary congestion.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries or sunburn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Redness on the skin, caused by hyperaemia of the blood vessels near the surface.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilatation of the capillaries, as occurs in sunburn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Abnormal flushing of the skin caused by dilation of the blood capillaries. Erythema may be produced by various conditions; it is often a sign of inflammation and infection. For example, erythema nodosum is a disease of sudden onset, characterized by fever, joint pains, and an eruption of painful swellings on the legs. In erythema multiforme, a disease caused by toxins in the blood, the eruption consists of circular or irregular red patches, commonly occurring on the backs of the arms and hands and sometimes accompanied by systemic disease.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Redness of the skin due to dilatation of dermal blood vessels. It may be transient or chronic, localized or widespread, and it can be blanched by pressure. Erythema may be caused by excessive exposure to heat or ultraviolet light, or by inflammation of the skin due to infection, dermatitis, and various allergic reactions \u2014 for example, to drugs. It may be emotional (e.g. as in flushing), mediated by the autonomic nervous system.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Reddening of the skin. Erythema is a common but nonspecific sign of skin irritation, injury, or inflammation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Erythema is an atypical reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of blood capillaries. It can be triggered by various factors such as heat, medications, ultraviolet rays, or exposure to ionizing radiation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The medical terminology for the reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of capillaries in the skin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The term refers to a skin condition characterized by redness. Several disorders, including erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema ab igne, lupus erythematosus, and erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease), exhibit skin redness as a common symptom.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Erythema, or skin redness, can be triggered by a variety of factors. These include physiological responses like blushing and hot flushes, environmental factors like sunburn, and a range of skin conditions. These skin conditions can be inflammatory, infectious, or allergic in nature, and include ailments like acne, dermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, rosacea, and urticaria.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-zzyba-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-zzyba-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\">\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-17\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Widespread skin redness resulting from the dilation of blood vessels in the skin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redness of the skin or mucous membranes produced by congestion of the capillaries. Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation. Redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries. A skin condition characterized by redness. Diffused redness of the skin due to dilation of the superficial capillaries. 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Erythema is a common but nonspecific sign of skin irritation, injury, or inflammation.Erythema is an atypical reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of blood capillaries. It can be triggered by various factors such as heat, medications, ultraviolet rays, or exposure to ionizing radiation.The medical terminology for the reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of capillaries in the skin.The term refers to a skin condition characterized by redness. Several disorders, including erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema ab igne, lupus erythematosus, and erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease), exhibit skin redness as a common symptom.Erythema, or skin redness, can be triggered by a variety of factors. These include physiological responses like blushing and hot flushes, environmental factors like sunburn, and a range of skin conditions. These skin conditions can be inflammatory, infectious, or allergic in nature, and include ailments like acne, dermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, rosacea, and urticaria.Widespread skin redness resulting from the dilation of blood vessels in the skin.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/","og_site_name":"Glossary","article_published_time":"2020-02-04T08:28:10+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-09-19T06:45:46+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":941,"url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Erythema.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Glossary","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Glossary","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/","url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/","name":"Erythema - Definition of Erythema","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/#website"},"datePublished":"2020-02-04T08:28:10+00:00","dateModified":"2023-09-19T06:45:46+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/#\/schema\/person\/ccfef987a4882e6356ae6d77d33e74c5"},"description":"Redness of the skin or mucous membranes produced by congestion of the capillaries.Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.Redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries.A skin condition characterized by redness.Diffused redness of the skin due to dilation of the superficial capillaries.Redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary congestion.A redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries or sunburn.Redness on the skin, caused by hyperaemia of the blood vessels near the surface.Abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilatation of the capillaries, as occurs in sunburn.Abnormal flushing of the skin caused by dilation of the blood capillaries. Erythema may be produced by various conditions; it is often a sign of inflammation and infection. For example, erythema nodosum is a disease of sudden onset, characterized by fever, joint pains, and an eruption of painful swellings on the legs. In erythema multiforme, a disease caused by toxins in the blood, the eruption consists of circular or irregular red patches, commonly occurring on the backs of the arms and hands and sometimes accompanied by systemic disease.Redness of the skin due to dilatation of dermal blood vessels. It may be transient or chronic, localized or widespread, and it can be blanched by pressure. Erythema may be caused by excessive exposure to heat or ultraviolet light, or by inflammation of the skin due to infection, dermatitis, and various allergic reactions \u2014 for example, to drugs. It may be emotional (e.g. as in flushing), mediated by the autonomic nervous system.Reddening of the skin. Erythema is a common but nonspecific sign of skin irritation, injury, or inflammation.Erythema is an atypical reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of blood capillaries. It can be triggered by various factors such as heat, medications, ultraviolet rays, or exposure to ionizing radiation.The medical terminology for the reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of capillaries in the skin.The term refers to a skin condition characterized by redness. Several disorders, including erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, erythema ab igne, lupus erythematosus, and erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease), exhibit skin redness as a common symptom.Erythema, or skin redness, can be triggered by a variety of factors. These include physiological responses like blushing and hot flushes, environmental factors like sunburn, and a range of skin conditions. These skin conditions can be inflammatory, infectious, or allergic in nature, and include ailments like acne, dermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, rosacea, and urticaria.Widespread skin redness resulting from the dilation of blood vessels in the skin.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/erythema\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Erythema"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/","name":"Glossary","description":"Difinitions","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/#\/schema\/person\/ccfef987a4882e6356ae6d77d33e74c5","name":"Glossary","url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3005"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":241709,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3005\/revisions\/241709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}