Erythroderma

You don't need to be Editor-In-Chief to add or edit content to WikiDoc. You can begin to add to or edit text on this WikiDoc page by clicking on the edit button at the top of this page. Next enter or edit the information that you would like to appear here. Once you are done editing, scroll down and click the Save page button at the bottom of the page.

Erythroderma Classification and external resources
ICD-10	L26.
ICD-9	695.9
DiseasesDB	29735
eMedicine	derm/142
MeSH	D003873

WikiDoc Resources for Erythroderma
Articles
Most recent articles on Erythroderma Most cited articles on Erythroderma Review articles on Erythroderma Articles on Erythroderma in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media
Powerpoint slides on Erythroderma Images of Erythroderma Photos of Erythroderma Podcasts & MP3s on Erythroderma Videos on Erythroderma
Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Erythroderma Bandolier on Erythroderma TRIP on Erythroderma
Clinical Trials
Ongoing Trials on Erythroderma at Clinical Trials.gov Trial results on Erythroderma Clinical Trials on Erythroderma at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Govt
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Erythroderma NICE Guidance on Erythroderma NHS PRODIGY Guidance FDA on Erythroderma CDC on Erythroderma
Books
Books on Erythroderma
News
Erythroderma in the news Be alerted to news on Erythroderma News trends on Erythroderma
Commentary
Blogs on Erythroderma
Definitions
Definitions of Erythroderma
Patient Resources / Community
Patient resources on Erythroderma Discussion groups on Erythroderma Patient Handouts on Erythroderma Directions to Hospitals Treating Erythroderma Risk calculators and risk factors for Erythroderma
Healthcare Provider Resources
Symptoms of Erythroderma Causes & Risk Factors for Erythroderma Diagnostic studies for Erythroderma Treatment of Erythroderma
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Programs on Erythroderma
International
Erythroderma en Espanol Erythroderma en Francais
Businness
Erythroderma in the Marketplace Patents on Erythroderma
Experimental / Informatics
List of terms related to Erythroderma

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-525-6884

Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us [2] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire topic or as an Associate Editor-In-Chief for a subtopic. Please be sure to attach your CV and or biographical sketch.

Erythroderma is defined as a generalized skin disorder characterized by reddening and scaling of 100% of the skin. It is also known as erythrodermatitis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, and red man syndrome. There may also be normal areas of skin present.

Causes

Erythroderma is produced by several skin diseases, such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, drug reactions, and mycosis fungoides (a cutaneous lymphoma). A dermatologist must first diagnose the cause, usually with a skin biopsy, a blood smear examined by a pathologist and patch testing (if the eruption can be temporarily cleared).

Treatment

The treatment is dependent on the cause.

See also

• List of skin diseases
• Eczema

v • d • e Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (integumentary system) (L, 680-709)
Infections	Staphylococcus (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, Impetigo, Boil, Carbuncle) - Cellulitis (Paronychia) - Acute lymphadenitis - Pilonidal cyst - Corynebacterium (Erythrasma) - Pimple (Pustule)
Bullous disorders	acantholysis (Pemphigus, Transient acantholytic dermatosis) - Pemphigoid (Bullous, Mucous membrane, Gestational) - Dermatitis herpetiformis
Inflammatory	Dermatitis and eczema Atopic dermatitis - Seborrhoeic dermatitis (Dandruff, Cradle cap) - Contact dermatitis (Diaper rash, Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis) - Erythroderma - Lichen simplex chronicus/Prurigo nodularis - Itch (Pruritus ani) - Nummular dermatitis - Dyshidrosis - Pityriasis alba Papulosquamous disorders Psoriasis (Psoriatic arthritis) - Parapsoriasis (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Pityriasis lichenoides chronica, Lymphomatoid papulosis) - other pityriasis (Pityriasis rosea, Pityriasis rubra pilaris) - other lichenoid (Lichen planus, Lichen nitidus) Urticaria and erythema Urticaria: Dermatographic urticaria - Cholinergic urticaria Erythema multiforme/drug eruptions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome - Toxic epidermal necrolysis - Erythema nodosum Other erythema: Erythema annulare centrifugum - Erythema marginatum - Necrolytic migratory erythema - Erythema toxicum
Radiation-related disorders	Sunburn - Actinic keratosis - Polymorphous light eruption - Radiodermatitis - Erythema ab igne
Pigmentation disorder	hypopigmentation (Albinism, Vitiligo) - hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Freckle, Café au lait spot, Lentigo/Liver spot, Acanthosis nigricans)
Other	keratosis/hyperkeratosis (Seborrheic keratosis, Callus) - other epidermal thickening (Ichthyosis acquisita, Palmoplantar keratoderma) skin ulcer (Pyoderma gangrenosum, Bedsore) atrophic (Lichen sclerosus, Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans) necrobiosis (Granuloma annulare, Necrobiosis lipoidica) - other granuloma (Granuloma faciale, Pyogenic granuloma) vasculitis (Livedoid vasculitis, Erythema elevatum diutinum) Keloid - Systemic lupus erythematosus - Morphea - Calcinosis cutis - Sclerodactyly - Ainhum
Disorders of skin appendages	Nail Ingrown nail - Onychogryposis - Beau's lines - Yellow nail syndrome - Leukonychia Hair Hair loss Alopecia areata (Alopecia totalis, Alopecia universalis, Ophiasis) Androgenic alopecia - Hypotrichosis - Telogen effluvium - Traction alopecia - Lichen planopilaris - Trichorrhexis nodosa Other Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism) Acneiform eruption (Acne vulgaris, Chloracne, Blackhead) - Rosacea (Perioral dermatitis, Rhinophyma) follicular cysts (Epidermoid cyst, Sebaceous cyst, Steatocystoma multiplex) Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Hidradenitis suppurativa - Folliculitis Sweat glands eccrine (Miliaria, Anhidrosis) - apocrine (Body odor, Chromhidrosis, Fox-Fordyce disease)
see also congenital, neoplasia

WikiDoc Help Menu Quick Start.. Get Started Here! How to Login How to Search Pages How to Start a New Page How to Edit a Page Cheat Sheet Editing basics Learning Basic Formatting How to make Links in WikiDoc & to External Sites How to Make Lists How to Ignoring Formatting Adding References or Footnotes to Articles Tracking Changes You Have Made How to Put an Article Into a Category When Multiple Topics Should Go To The Same Page (MI, Acute MI, AMI) Using Redirection Advanced editing How to Make Tables How to Insert Images and Other Media How to Add Video Help:How to Make Columns Web Colors How To Make Templates How to Move Pages Inserting Dynamic Dates and Times Inserting WikiDoc Statistics Editing the Table of Contents Communicating your edits Let others know what you changed: The importance of Edit Summaries Minor Edits Edit Conflicts Help Videos You Can Watch Getting Started Video

Acknowledgement and Attribution Regarding Sources of Content

Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .