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erythroderma /eryth·ro·der·ma/ (-der´mah) abnormal redness of the skin over widespread areas of the body.erythroder´mic congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma a generalized hereditary dermatitis with scaling, which occurs in bullous (epidermolytic hyperkeratosis) and nonbullous (lamellar ichthyosis) forms. erythroderma desquamati´vum Leiner's disease. erythroderma psoria´ticum erythrodermic psoriasis.
Erythroderma An abnormal reddening of the entire skin surface. Mentioned in: Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma erythroderma [erith′rōdur′mə] Etymology: Gk, erythros + derma, skin erythroderma abnormal redness of the skin over widespread areas of the body. exfoliative erythroderma reported in a single cow and her calves; believed to be an immune-mediated disorder associated with colostrum. lymphomatous erythroderma widespread redness of the skin associated with lymphoma. maculopapular erythroderma a reddish eruption composed of maculae and papules. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The etiology of the patient's exfoliative erythroderma remains unclear, with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis as the most likely cause. These range from urticaria to exfoliative erythroderma, fixed drug eruptions, erythema multiforme, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. |
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