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. 2009;54(1):1-6.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.48976.

Erythroderma: review of a potentially life-threatening dermatosis

Cynthia Okoduwa  1 , W C Lambert, R A Schwartz, E Kubeyinje, A Eitokpah, Smeeta Sinha, W Chen
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Erythroderma: review of a potentially life-threatening dermatosis

Cynthia Okoduwa et al. Indian J Dermatol. 2009.

Abstract

Erythroderma, or generalized exfoliative dermatitis, is a disease characterized by erythema and scaling of greater than 90% of the body's surface. The resultant dysmetabolism is potentially life threatening. A detailed history is to identify and treat the underlying cause of this dermatitis. We present two cases of erythroderma in African patients and review this important disease.

Keywords: African patients; Erythroderma; causes.

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Conflict of Interest: Nil.

Figures

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Figure 1
Fifteen-years-old girl with diffuse erythema and scaling of lower extremities
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Figure 2
Sloughing of epidermis of the soles in the above patient
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Figure 3
Sixty-four-years-old man with papulosquamous plaques on the scalp, arms and trunk
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Figure 4
Erythematous scaling plaques of the lower extremities
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