ABSTRACT

Erythematous dermatoses are common diseases encountered in the dermatology clinic.

Figurate erythemas comprise a huge part of erythematous dermatoses. Herein, figurate erythemas are discussed under the headings of erythema annulare centrifugum, erythema gyratum repens, erythema chronicum migrans, necrolytic migratory erythema, erythema marginatum rheumaticum, familial annular erythema, annular eruption of lupus erythematosus and erythema in chronic granulamatous disease carriers. Additionally, facial and palmar erythema are reviewed.