A general term used to describe redness of the skin is:

A) excoriation.
B) erythroderma.
C) erythema.
D) eschar.


C
Explanation:
A) Excoriation is loss of epidermis by scratching, burns, or trauma.
B) Erythroderma is abnormal redness over a large area of skin.
C) Correct.
D) An eschar is a scab.

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