Definitions for "Erythrasma"
A minor, superficial skin infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimium.
a skin infection of the top layer of skin characterized by irregular pink patches that turn to brown scales.
A bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. Reddish-brown patches with fine scale are common. It classically afflicts the groin area but can be found elsewhere, including the toe web spaces. It fluoresces coral red under Wood's lamp examination.