👉 Scrofula, also known as "scrofulous" or "scrofulous disease," is a condition characterized by the presence of red blood cells in the skin. This condition occurs when there are too many red blood cells in the body and they do not make enough platelets to clot the blood vessels surrounding the skin. The skin can appear as red, swollen, and itchy, which can be painful or cause difficulty breathing. Scrofula is a rare but serious