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Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced mainly in the kidneys which stimulates the production and maintenance of red blood cells.Alternative names for erythropoietin Erythropoietin is commonly referred to as EPO. It is also called haematopoietin or haemopoietin, but these names are rarely used today.rint | Email article to a friend | Last updated: October 24, 2013. Erythropoietin is a hormone produced mainly in the kidneys which stimulates the production and maintenance of red blood cells. Alternative names for erythropoietin Erythropoietin is commonly referred to as EPO.