I am super scaly
Q I have horrible brown scaly patches in my armpits. Tests have shown it's erythrasma, what's that?
Priss, Sunderland
A Erythrasma is a common skin infection with a bug called Corynebacterium minutissimum. It's harmless but it causes scaly, cracked or wrinkled patches of pink or brown skin that might itch slightly.
The bug thrives in moist sweaty areas and usually affects