Exfoliative dermatitis
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What is Exfoliative dermatitis?
Exfoliative dermatitis is widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss. It may occur in severe cases of many common skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and allergic reactions.
A person with erythroderma or exfoliative dermatitis often needs hospital care or admission to an intensive-care burn unit.
Alternative Names:
Erythroderma; Dermatitis exfoliativa
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I had severe chapped lips from long term exposure to the sun and wind. I tried treating it ...
Hey everyone, I am suffering from acne and seborrheic dermatitis and I was wondering if any...
- Jul 08, 2011
my face feels rough and has very small white raised bumps and it itches sometimes. Please h...
- Mar 27, 2010
i have peeling lip problem since 2000.it 's i identify as exfoliative cheilitis.how can i c...
- Sep 22, 2009
i have rashes on bothmy forearms since i moved in ireland, help!! its really annoying n i e...
- Feb 07, 2012
I have suffered with Exfoliative Keratolysis on my hands and feet for 27 years now.
In fac...
Since 2 weeks ago I started to notice abit reddish at my vermilion border and the part righ...
I used a alpha hydroxy cream on my forehead and eyes and found out that i over exfoliated m...
I used a alpha hydroxy cream on my forehead and eyes and found out that i over exfoliated m...
- Apr 23, 2009
My doctor diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis a little over a month ago. He prescribed...
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