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Erythroderma is an inflammatory skin disease with redness and scaling that affects nearly the entire cutaneous surface. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This term applies when 90% or more of the skin is affected. In ICD-10 , a distinction is made between "exfoliative dermatitis" at L26, and "erythroderma" at L53.9.
Psoriatic erythroderma can be congenital or secondary to an environmental trigger. [12] [13] [14] Environmental triggers that have been documented include sunburn, skin trauma, psychological stress, systemic illness, alcoholism, drug exposure, chemical exposure (e.g., topical tar, computed tomography contrast material), and the sudden cessation of medication.
Ritter's disease of the newborn is the most severe form of SSSS, with similar signs and symptoms. SSSS often includes a widespread painful erythroderma, often involving the face, diaper, and other intertriginous areas. Extensive areas of desquamation might be present. Perioral crusting and fissuring are seen early in the course.
Congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. This means a child must inherit a defective pair of genes (one from each parent) to show the symptoms. Parents who are carriers of the defective genes show no symptoms but their children have a 25% chance of having the disease. [citation needed]
Leiner's disease is a systemic disease, a skin disorder and extends to erythroderma, typically diagnosed in early infancy. [1] Leiner's disease is characterized by a long-lasting seborrhea dermatitis associated with increased likelihood to infection. [2]
Treatment “Mild cases may be managed with frequent thick moisturizing and use of topical medications, while more severe cases can require the same in addition to phototherapy or systemic ...
[7] [3] The dominant signs and symptoms of the disease are: Generalized erythroderma – redness of the skin [3] Lymphadenopathy – swollen, enlarged lymph nodes [3] Atypical T cells – malignant lymphocytes known as "Sézary cells" seen in the peripheral blood with typical cerebriform nuclei (brain-shaped, convoluted nuclei) [8] [3]
Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens has symptoms very similar to epidermolytic hyperkeratosis but is generally milder. Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens affects only the upper layers of the epidermis whilst epidermolytic hyperkeratosis affects the suprabasal layer which is deeper in the skin.