Exfoliative dermatitis (ED), also known as erythroderma, is a rare and severe cutaneous disorder characterized by generalized erythema involving >90% of the skin and variable degree of scali...
Diagnosis is made on a clinical basis.
Determination of the cause is often elusive, but history is the most important aid in finding the underlying etiology of ED.
A skin biopsy can reveal fea...
Wet dressings
Intermediate-strength topical steroids (e.g., triamcinolone cream 0.025–0.1%) beneath wet dressings
Colloid oatmeal baths
Local bland moisturizing ointment
Systemic antibiotics if ...
Increase fluid intake.
Ensure adequate nutrition with emphasis on sufficient protein intake.
Depending on the underlying cause and possible complications, overall mortality may...
Okoduwa C, Lambert WC, Schwartz RA, et al. Erythroderma: review of a potentially life-threatening dermatosis. Indian J Dermatol. 2009;54(1):1–6. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]
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L26 Exfoliative dermatitis
L53.9 Erythematous condition, unspecified
L27.0 Gen skin eruption due to drugs and meds taken internally
695.89 Other specified erythematous conditions
695.9 Unsp...
In its more severe manifestations, ED is a medical and dermatologic emergency.
In many cases, the underlying cause may be elusive or never found.
Prednisone is generally contraindicated ...
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