Erythroderma
Definitions
Erythroderma : majority of skin surface is erythematous
Morbilliform (Measles-Like) Rash (see also Exanthems , [[Exanthems]]): erythematous maculopapular rash
Scarlatiniform (Scarlet Fever-Like) Rash (see also Exanthems , [[Exanthems]]): blanching erythematous rash
Etiology
Primary Cutaneous Disorders
Atopic Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis (see Contact Dermatitis-Allergic , [[Contact Dermatitis-Allergic]] and Contact Dermatitis-Irritant , [[Contact Dermatitis-Irritant]])
Local Contact Dermatitis
Systemic Contact Dermatitis
Psoriasis (see Psoriasis , [[Psoriasis]])
Pustular Psoriasis: may present with migratory waves of erythema with superficial pustules
Seborrheic Erythroderma
Stasis Erythroderma
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
Infection
Malignancy
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (see Lymphoma , [[Lymphoma]])
Lymphoma (see Lymphoma , [[Lymphoma]])
Erythroderma Associated with Solid Tumors : case reports only (with most cases reported in association with late-stage disease)
Colon Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Drugs
Allopurinol (see Allopurinol , [[Allopurinol]])
Carbamazepine (see Carbamazepine , [[Carbamazepine]])
Dapsone (see Dapsone , [[Dapsone]])
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) (see Lamotrigine , [[Lamotrigine]])
Minocycline (see Minocycline , [[Minocycline]])
Modafinil (see Modafinil , [[Modafinil]])
Nevirapine (see Nevirapine , [[Nevirapine]])
Penicillins (see Penicillins , [[Penicillins]])
Phenobarbital (see Phenobarbital , [[Phenobarbital]])
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (see Phenytoin , [[Phenytoin]])
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) (see Sulfasalazine , [[Sulfasalazine]])
Sulfonamides (see Sulfonamides , [[Sulfonamides]])
Vancomycin-Associated Red Man Syndrome (see Vancomycin , [[Vancomycin]])
Other
Anaphylaxis (see Anaphylaxis , [[Anaphylaxis]])
Idiopathic Erythroderma
Clinical
Dermatologic Manifestations
Erythroderma
Scaling : may be present
Erosions : may be present
Pustules : may be present
Shedding of Hair and Nails : may be present
Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) (see Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms , [[Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms]]): may occur with drug-induced cases
Other Manifestations
References
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