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ERYTHEMA ANNULARE CENTRIFUGUM (EAC)

EAC is a specific clinical pattern that encompasses various clinical situations.  The causes are many and are usually unidentifiable.

Causes :-

Blue cheese

Fungal infection of feet (tinea pedis, athlete’s foot)

Carcinoma

Molluscum contagiosum

Epstein barr virus

Sarcoidosis

Blood disorders

Candida infections (yeast)

It starts as a small pink papule that slowly enlarges and forms a circle.  The edge of the circle is usually scaly while the center is dull red in appearance.  The course is unpredictable.  Multiple rings may appear and each lesion may last for days or a few months.  Mostly lesions are seen on buttocks, thighs, arms. 

Treatment

No treatment is known to alter the course of the problem.

Topical steroids may help to relieve symptoms and scaling.

If possible the cause may be treated.

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