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GlossaryErythroderma

severe skin condition causing widespread redness and scaling

Erythroderma, also known as exfoliative dermatitis, is a severe and widespread skin condition characterized by intense redness and scaling that covers most of the body. It can result from various underlying causes, including pre-existing skin disorders like psoriasis or eczema, drug reactions, or systemic diseases. This condition often requires prompt medical attention due to potential complications such as fluid loss, infection, and temperature regulation issues.

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research Dapsone-Induced Erythroderma With Beau's Lines

7 citations , January 1989 in “Leprosy Review”

A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.

research Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Erythroderma

41 citations , August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.

research Large Intragenic KRT1 Deletion Underlying Atypical Autosomal Dominant Keratinopathic Ichthyosis

8 citations , June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.

research Clinico-Etiological and Histopathological Correlation in Erythroderma: In a Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern Odisha

December 2023 in “Asian journal of medical sciences”

Psoriasis is the most common cause of erythroderma, and proper medical follow-up is crucial.

research Abnormal Wool Growth and Alopecia of Artificially Reared Lambs

9 citations , February 1981 in “Australian journal of biological sciences”

Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.

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