Chapter 12 - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)»Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)»Erythematous condition, unspecified (L53.9)
L53.9
Erythematous condition, unspecified
Related indications (MeSH) (3)
The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries. This condition may result from a variety of disease processes.
The presence of an increased amount of blood in a body part or an organ leading to congestion or engorgement of blood vessels. Hyperemia can be due to increase of blood flow into the area (active or arterial), or due to obstruction of outflow of blood from the area (passive or venous).