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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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