State two possible causes of the appearance of erythema following a hand and arm massage?

Very likely, the substance used to facilitate the massaging - eg. oil or powder etc - is the prime suspect it this case. The exact cause of Erythema multiforme is unknown. The disorder is believed to involve damage to the blood vessels of the skin with subsequent damage to skin tissues. Approximately 90% of erythema multiforme cases are associated with herpes simplex or mycoplasma infections. The disorder occurs primarily in children and young adults.Erythema multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction that occurs in response to medications, infections, or illness. Medications associated with erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Associated infections include herpes simplex and mycoplasma infections.Pathophysiology of EM is not completely understood but appears to involve a hypersensitivity reaction that can be triggered by a variety of stimuli, particularly bacterial, viral, or chemical products. EM affects males more often than females, with a male-to-female ratio ranging from 3:2 to 2:1.


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State two possible causes of the appearance of erythema following a hand and arm massage?
Possibly allergic reaction to massage oil. Possibly not true erythema, but redness caused by friction on the skin.
Reply:Maybe allergic reaction to cream