Erythroderma

Question 1

Erythroderma

Answer 1

term used when > 95% of skin is involved in a rash of any kind

Question 2

Main causes of erythroderma

Answer 2

• eczema
• psoriasis
• drugs e.g. gold
• lymphmas, leukaemias
• idiopathic

Question 3

Erythrodermic psoriasis

Answer 3

• result from progression of chronic disease to exfoliative phase with plaques covering most of body
• mild systemic upset
• may see acute deteriorate, especially with systemic steroid withdrawal