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Erythroderma; Dermatitis exfoliativa; Pityriasis rubraDefinition Return to top
Exfoliative dermatitis is a common clinical condition of multiple skin disorders. The condition is characterized by widespread scaling, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss. Update Date: 4/20/2004 Updated by: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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