Abstract

Erythroderma, or generalized exfoliative dermatitis, is a disease characterized by erythema and scaling of greater than 90% of the body's surface. The resultant dysmetabolism is potentially life threatening. A detailed history is to identify and treat the underlying cause of this dermatitis. We present two cases of erythroderma in African patients and review this important disease.

Details

Title
Erythroderma : Review of a potentially life -threatening dermatosis
Author
Okoduwa, Cynthia; Lambert, W; Schwartz, R; Kubeyinje, E; Eitokpah, A; Sinha, Smeeta; Chen, W
Pages
1-6
Publication year
2009
Publication date
Jan 2009
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00195154
e-ISSN
19983611
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
860895955
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan 2009