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exfoliative dermatitis

Used for:

Lyell's syndrome

Used for:

pityriasis rubra

Broader Terms:

dermatitis

Scope Note:

widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease; often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus.

Term Number:

2716-6757


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