Erythroderma

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• 作者：Nick J. Levell
• 关键词：drug rash ; eczema ; erythroderma ; psoriasis ; sub-erythroderma
• 刊名：Medicine
• 出版年：2013
• 出版时间：June, 2013
• 年：2013
• 卷：41
• 期：6
• 页码：356-359
• 全文大小：1073 K

文摘

Erythroderma is a clinical syndrome producing generalized red skin. The presentation may be acute or chronic. In acute erythroderma there may be ¡®skin failure¡¯ leading to life-threatening systemic manifestations, requiring supportive care on an intensive care unit, whereas in chronic erythroderma patients systemic problems are usually absent. The condition may be due to inflammatory, or rarely, neoplastic processes. Common causes are psoriasis, eczema and drug eruptions. The presentation may be dramatic, and doctors must ensure they are not distracted from a diagnostic process based on careful history-taking and examination. Specific skin therapy will depend on the nature of the underlying cause and the severity and time course of the condition. Close collaboration between general physicians, intensive care physicians and dermatologists is necessary for successful management.