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Erythroderma Flashcards

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What is erythroderma?

A

Generalised redness of the skin that involves all, or nearly all (usually 90%) of the skin’s surface

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What can cause erythroderma?

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  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Lymphoma and leukaemia
  • Drugs
  • Idiopathic
  • Rare causes
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What types of eczema can cause erythroderma?

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  • Atopic
  • Seborrhoeic
  • Contact allergic
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What drugs can cause erythroderma?

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  • Sulphonamides
  • Isoniazid
  • Penicillin
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What are the rare causes of erythroderma?

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  • Dermatomyositis

- Pityriasis

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What is a risk factor for erythroderma?

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Male

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At what speed doe erythroderma spread?

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Quickly

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How may the patient feel in erythroderma?

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  • Hot to touch

- Feels cold themselves

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What can happen to skin in erythroderma after 2-6 days?

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Scaling and thickening of the skin

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What can happen to the scalp in erythroderma after a few weeks?

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Thickening and loss of hair

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What can happen to nails in erythroderma?

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Thickening, ridge appearance and loss

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What can happen to the lymph nodes in erythroderma?

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Lymphadenopathy

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What may aid the diagnosis of erythroderma?

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Biopsy

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What will be required to find the underlying cause of erythroderma?

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A thorough work up including FBC and peripheral blood film to look for abnormal cells

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How should a presentation of erythroderma be treated?

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As a medical emergency and discussed with a dermatologist

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When will a patient with erythroderma need admitting?

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If they are systemically compromised or are high risk e.g. elderly, living alone etc.

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What does management of erythroderma include?

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  • Topical steroids
  • Large quantities of emollients
  • Stopping all non-essential medications
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What must be considered when using topical steroids in erythroderma?

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Skin barrier function is compromised so there is larger amounts of absorption

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What are the potential complications of erythroderma?

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  • Secondary bacterial infection
  • Dehydration
  • Impaired thermoregulation and hypothermia
  • Cardiac failure
  • Overwhelming infection
  • Protein loss and oedema
  • Death

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