Erythroderma

Erythroderma: Introduction

Erythroderma: Condition with thickening and flaking skin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Erythroderma is available below.

Symptoms of Erythroderma

• Red skin patches
• Skin thickening
• Skin peeling
• Skin flaking
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Erythroderma: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Erythroderma

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Erythroderma?

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• Hidden causes of Erythroderma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
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Misdiagnosis and Erythroderma

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Erythroderma: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Causes of Erythroderma

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Hodgkin's disease
• Leukemia
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More information about causes of Erythroderma:

• Underlying causes of Erythroderma
• Erythroderma as a symptom

Treatments for Erythroderma

• Corticosteroids
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Erythroderma: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Erythroderma

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Definitions of Erythroderma:

The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (From Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

Any skin disorder involving abnormal redness - (Source - WordNet 2.1)