Erythromelalgia - NHS

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Erythromelalgia usually affects the feet, but can also happen in the hands, arms, legs, ears and face.

The main symptoms are:

  • burning pain, which often starts as itching
  • redness – this can look different on brown or black skin
  • warm or hot skin

Other symptoms include:

  • swelling
  • sweating more than normal
Red, blotchy toes caused by erythromelalgia. Shown on white skin. Credit:

DR ISABELLE LAZARETH - ISM / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY: https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/1169734/view

The pain can either be constant or come and go. When the pain comes, it might be called a flare-up. A flare-up can come on gradually or suddenly, and last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days.

Your skin may feel cold after a flare-up and look blue or grey.

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