Stress-induced erythema annulare centrifugum

Stress is known to play a role in the course of many skin diseases. We report here a case of erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) that appeared to be associated with stressors in the patient's life. On multiple occasions, EAC appeared with these episodes and cleared upon their resolution without...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2009, Vol.15 (4), p.15-15
Main Authors: Ibrahim, Sherrif F, Pryor, Jennifer, Tausk, Francisco A
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Stress is known to play a role in the course of many skin diseases. We report here a case of erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) that appeared to be associated with stressors in the patient's life. On multiple occasions, EAC appeared with these episodes and cleared upon their resolution without medical treatment. The patient was otherwise healthy and had no known previously reported associations for this condition.
ISSN:1087-2108