Figurate erythema explained

Specialty:	Dermatology

Figurate erythema is a form of erythema (reddening of the skin) that presents in a ring or an arc shape. An example is erythema marginatum.^[1]

Classical types include:^[2]

• Erythema annulare centrifugum
• Erythema marginatum rheumaticum
• Erythema chronicum migrans
• Erythema gyratum repens

Notes and References

1. Book: Bolognia, Jean L. . https://books.google.com/books?id=4QZSEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA142 . Dermatology Essentials . Schaffer . Julie V. . Duncan . Karynne O. . Ko . Christine . 2022 . Elsevier . 2nd . 978-0-323-70971-2 . en . 5. Figurate erythemas . 142-148 .
2. Boehner. Alexander. Neuhauser. Ruth. 28 May 2021. Figurate erythemas – update and diagnostic approach. JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft. 19. 7 . 963–972. 10.1111/ddg.14450. 34046996 . free.