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Which of these statements is false for erythema marginatum?

A
Lesions are serpiginous
B
Characteristically it is seen in Rheumatic fever
C
Rash worsens on application of heat
D
Rash is itchy
High-Yield Explanation
Erythema marginatum is one of the major criteria for diagnosis of rheumatic fever. It is an evanescent macular rash which has following characteristics- Pink /erythematous with a clear centre ​Rounded or serpiginous border Non-pruritic Non-indurated Transient Migratory → moves from place to place Brought on by application of heat Not raised above skin Blanches on pressure Distribution → on trunk and proximal extremities. Face is never involved. Erythema marginatum is extremely rare in Indian patients.

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