Dermatology

Erythromelalgia is a rare condition that causes extreme heat, changes in color of the skin on the bottom of the feet, such as redness or darkening of the skin. Sometimes it affects the entire foot and the hands. You may be at an increased risk of erythromelalgia if you have a bone marrow or blood disease. These conditions also are called myeloproliferative diseases. The Erythromelalgia Clinic serves as a focal point for clinical research at Mayo Clinic to advance care for adults and children with erythromelalgia.

Your care at the Erythromelalgia Clinic in Minnesota is guided by a multispecialty team of doctors, including specialists in skin conditions (dermatologists), the nervous system (neurology), and the blood and lymph system (vascular medicine). Your visit typically includes specialized testing and an assessment of your symptoms. Your doctors work together to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. They then develop a treatment plan with you that meets your needs and considers possible side effects of each treatment option.