Indicate the statements that describe erythema. (Check all that apply.)
A) It can be caused by emotions such as anger.
B) It occurs during pregnancy when estrogen and melanocyte-stimulating hormone levels have increased.
C) It may occur in response to exposure to the cold.
D) It results from an inflammatory response.
E) It can be caused by emotions such as embarrassment.

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Erythema is a redness of the skin typically caused by increased blood flow to the capillaries in the affected area. It can indeed be triggered by emotions such as anger or embarrassment (A and E), exposure to cold which causes dilation of the capillaries in an attempt to warm the skin (C), and as a result of an inflammatory response to infection, injury, or irritation (D). Statement B is incorrect because it describes a condition related to changes in skin pigmentation, not erythema.

Indicate the Statements That Describe Erythema