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My skin is dry
Itchy
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Red skin rash all over the body
Loss of hair
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What is Erythroderma?
This is a serious and potentially fatal skin condition characterized by inflammation and redness affecting nearly all the body's skin. It can be triggered by various factors, including specific medications and viral infections.
Typical Symptoms of Erythroderma
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Dry and flaky skin
- Hair loss
- Itchy skin
- Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- More dandruff than before
- Change in nail color
Diagnostic Questions for Erythroderma
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Is your whole body red?
- Do you have dry and flaky skin?
- Are you experiencing increased hair loss?
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Are there any skin problems on your stomach, chest, or back?
Treatment of Erythroderma
Hospitalization is typically required to maintain fluid and salt balance. If caused by medications, the responsible drug must be discontinued, and antibiotic injections may be administered to prevent infections.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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