Figurate erythema is a form of erythema that presents in a ring or an arc shape. An example is

erythema marginatum Erythema marginatum is a type of erythema (redness of the skin or mucous membranes) involving pink rings on the torso and inner surfaces of the limb (anatomy), limbs which come and go for as long as several months. It is found primarily on extenso ...

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Erythema annulare centrifugum Erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), is a descriptive term for a class of skin lesion presenting redness (erythema) in a ring form (''anulare'') that spreads from a center (''centrifugum''). It was first described by Darier in 1916.J. Darier. De ...

* Erythema marginatum rheumaticum *

Erythema chronicum migrans Erythema (from the Greek , meaning 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 assoc ...

Erythema gyratum repens Erythema gyratum repens is a figurate erythema that is rapidly moving and usually a marker of underlying cancer,Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). Page 977. McGraw-Hill. .James, William; Berger ...

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