Erythroderma Flashcards

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Erythroderma

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Erythema covering wide areas of skin

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Erythroderma causes

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Underlying dermatitis
Drug reactions
Malignancies

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Pathogenesis

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Systemic signs of cutaneous disease
Too much skin blood flow
Leading to chills, protein loss, water loss
Edema
Tachycardia
Hyperemia
Hypothermia
Lymphadenopathy

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Diagnosis

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Patient enquiry
Biopsy

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Therapy

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Supportive care
Corticosteroids

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