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Erysipeloid (0)Zoster Ophthalmicus (1)Herpes Zoster (5)Erythema Infectiosum (8)Erythema Chronicum Migrans (3)Erysipelas Carcinomatosum (0)Arthritis Urica (0)Thrombophlebitis (0)Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Grade II (1)Prosopitis Granulomatosa (0)Cheilitis Granulomatosa of Miescher (4)Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome (5)Frey Syndrome (0)Stasis Dermatitis (0)Eosinophilic Cellulitis (0)Acute Irritant Contact Dermatitis (2)Allergic Contact Eczema Type I (0)Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Acute & Chronic (5)Phototoxic Contact Dermatitis (2)Sweet's Syndrome (0)Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans Herxheimer (0)Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (4)Dermatomyositis (8)Port-Wine Stain (5)Burn / Scald, First-Degree (2)

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Erysipelas

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An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.

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Erysipelas

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Erysipelas, Patch of erysipelas

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