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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 Netherton's Syndrome in Two Sisters

      3 citations , June 2002 in “PubMed”
      Two sisters, aged 4.5 years and 6 months, were diagnosed with Netherton's syndrome, characterized by serious erythrodermia, poor hair growth, and poor overall growth despite a hypoallergenic diet. The diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of ichthyosis linearis circumflexa and trichorrhexis invaginata (bamboo hair) observed in a hair shaft. This autosomal recessive condition involved defective production or maintenance of the stratum corneum and was often associated with an atopic constitution. Treatment included skin ointments and a high-energy diet to compensate for protein loss through the skin.
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      research Hair Shaft Dysplasias

      19 citations , March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.

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