Which of these statements is false for erythema marginatum?
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.