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Erythrasma

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•red/brown
•groin, axilla, or interdigital toe webs

 

Corynebacterium minutissimum

•gram (+) rod  (diptheroid)
•part of normal skin flora;  erythrasma
•coral red fluorescence with wood’s lamp
•treatment:  benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel X 7d OR erythromycin solution BID X 7d
•treatment: cleocin T solution OR erythromycin 250mg PO Q6hrs X 14days