Erythema comparison
Erythema eczema in skin of color, can have violet, purple, brown, or gray discoloration in addition to or instead of red pigment.
A chronic inflammatory skin disease caused by a skin barrier defect and an immune system reaction. It’s the most common form of eczema. Common triggers include infections, irritants, dust mites, pet dander, pollen, foods and stress.
Erythema eczema in skin of color, can have violet, purple, brown, or gray discoloration in addition to or instead of red pigment.
Eczema of the popliteal fossa on White, Brown, and Black skin for comparison.
Inflamed and flaking skin on the fingers of a 3-year-old boy with eczema.
Atopic dermatitis on a Black baby’s elbow may appear as dry, scaly patches.
Atopic dermatitis on a female Black baby’s legs appears as dry, scaly patches.
Atopic dermatitis on an eight month old Hispanic boy’s face typically presents as dry, red, and itchy patches
Atopic dermatitis on a Black child’s wrist.
Atopic dermatitis on a 12 year old Hispanic female patient’s popliteal fossa.
Pityriases appears as light-colored patches on the skin, commonly in individuals with dry skin.
Atopic dermatitis on a Black child’s face.
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