Description

This image vividly illustrates erysipelas affecting the auricle and the surrounding skin. Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection characterized by its bright red, well-defined, and slightly raised borders, which are clearly visible here. The inflamed area extends from the ear to the neck and the side of the scalp, with a noticeable contrast between the affected and healthy skin. This depiction effectively captures the hallmark signs of erysipelas, making it a valuable reference for for dermatology and infectious disease studies, as well as otolaryngology education, providing a clear depiction of erysipelas symptoms.