Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases D – G Erythrasma May 20, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The main symptoms of erythrasma include: Flat, slightly scaly patches in the armpits or groins Colors ranging from pink to brown Itching or a slight burning sensation Patches that gradually enlarge Causes Erythrasma is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm, moist environments. People with diabetes or overweight are more susceptible to this infection. […] Read more » bacterial skin infection Chronic skin infection Complex skin condition Erythrasma Erythrasma treatment Reddish-brown spots Scaly Skin Skin damage from bacteria Skin disease caused by Corynebacterium skin infection Skin infection in skin folds Skin rash Skin rash in skin folds Sweat spots Tinea erythrasma