Erythrasma:
A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Erythrasma looks like a patch of pink-to-red, scaly skin. The border of erythrasma looks clearly different from normal skin, meaning that its edges are well-defined. Over time, the pink or red color fades to tan or brown.

Erythrasma is typically located in moist body folds such as:

• In the underarms
• In the groin and inner thighs
• Between the toes, especially between the 4th and 5th toes

Less commonly, erythrasma can be found in the buttocks crevice or in the folds underneath the breasts. In some people, especially those with diabetes, the infection can become widespread, affecting the trunk, arms, and legs.

Erythrasma usually causes no symptoms, but some people report mild itching or burning, especially in the groin area.