Clinico-Etiological and Histopathological Correlation in Erythroderma: In a Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern Odisha
December 2023
in “
Asian journal of medical sciences
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Studysummary This study from S.C.B. Medical College explored the clinico-etiological and histopathological patterns of erythroderma, observing psoriasis as the most common cause, followed by idiopathic cases and atopic or drug-induced dermatitis, highlighting the need for careful management and awareness of alternative medicine use.
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This study evaluated the clinico-etiological and histopathological correlations in erythroderma at S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, from 2021 to 2022. It involved detailed clinical examinations of patients with erythema and scaling affecting more than 90% of their skin. Psoriasis was the most common cause (16 cases), followed by idiopathic causes (7 cases), atopic and drug-induced dermatitis (6 cases each), and other conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and malignancy-induced erythroderma. The study concluded that while some etiologies remain unknown, ongoing investigations and follow-ups are crucial. It also emphasized the need to discourage the use of alternative medicines and steroids by untrained practitioners and to raise awareness among patients.
