I seen to have this erythrasma and it says it is common among diabetic and obese women, why is that? I am worried because diabetes runs in my family.
Hello,
This kind of discoloration can be due to hyperpigmentation, acanthosis nigricans or erythrasma. In erythrasma, the typical appearance is well-demarcated, brown-red macular patches. The skin has a wrinkled appearance with fine scales. Wood lamp examination and gram staining are the tests for its diagnosis.
My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.