
Erythroderma
What is erythroderma? Erythroderma is the term used to describe intense and usually widespread reddening of the skin due to inflammatory skin disease. It often precedes or is associated with …
Erythroderma - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center
Erythroderma is a severe and potentially life-threatening inflammation of most of the body’s skin surface. It's also called generalized exfoliative dermatitis.
Erythroderma in adults - UpToDate
Oct 4, 2024 · This topic will discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of erythroderma in adults. Erythroderma in neonates and infants and Sézary syndrome are …
Erythroderma - Dermatologic Disorders - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Erythroderma is defined as erythema that covers more than 70% of the body surface area. It represents the maximum severity of various skin disorders. Diagnosis is by history and …
Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Generalized exfoliative dermatitis, or erythroderma, is a severe inflammation of the entire skin surface. This is due to a reaction to certain medicines, a pre-existing skin condition, and …
Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis)
Feb 25, 2025 · Erythroderma is a general term used to describe severe, intense skin inflammation; exfoliative dermatitis (ED) refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving …
Erythroderma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Jun 8, 2025 · Erythroderma causes widespread skin redness and scaling, potentially from existing conditions, medications, or cancer; this guide covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment …
Erythroderma - Wikipedia
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.
Exfoliative Dermatitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Von Hebra first described erythroderma (exfoliative dermatitis) in 1868. It characteristically demonstrates diffuse erythema and scaling of greater than 90% of the body surface area.
Erythroderma - Cedars-Sinai
Erythroderma is a severe and potentially life-threatening inflammation of most of the body’s skin surface. It's also called generalized exfoliative dermatitis.