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EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS

EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS. Lopez, Camille Cecilia S. a.k.a. dermatitis exfoliativa , pityriasis rubra ( Hebra ) & erythroderma ( Wilson- Brocq ) extensive erythema dull scarlet body surface small laminated scales S/s: pruritus , diffuse erythema , epidermal sloughing

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EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS

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  1. EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS Lopez, Camille Cecilia S.

  2. a.k.a. dermatitis exfoliativa, pityriasisrubra (Hebra) & erythroderma (Wilson-Brocq) • extensive erythema • dull scarlet body surface • small laminated scales • S/s: pruritus, diffuse erythema, epidermal sloughing malaise, and chills Andrew’s Diseases of the Skin 9thed? Medscape

  3. Pathophysiology Andrew’s Diseases of the Skin 9thed? Medscape

  4. In a study of 91 of 102 patients with exfoliative dermatitis by Sigurdsson et al,1 a mortality rate of 43% was observed. • No racial predilection is reported for exfoliative dermatitis. • Male-to-female ratio is 2-4:1 • Usually occurs in persons older than 40 years,

  5. Treatment • mid- strength corticosteroid after soaking • Acitretin, cyclosporin, methotrexate • Immunosuppressive agents ( Azathioprine & Methotrexate) Andrew’s Diseases of the Skin 9thed? Medscape

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