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  • Title: A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Erythroderma.
    Author: Cuellar-Barboza A, Ocampo-Candiani J, Herz-Ruelas ME.
    Journal: Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed); 2018 Nov; 109(9):777-790. PubMed ID: 30316452.
    Abstract:
    Erythroderma is an inflammatory skin syndrome that involves desquamation and erythema of more than 90% of the body surface area. It represents a final clinical endpoint for many adult dermatological conditions. The most frequent cause of erythroderma is psoriasis followed by eczematous conditions, drug-induced reactions, pityriasis rubra pilaris and cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Diagnostic approach must include a thorough history and clinical examination. If the etiology of erythroderma is uncertain multiple skin biopsies may enhance diagnostic accuracy. The initial management of erythroderma must include a nutrition expert evaluation, fluid imbalance assessment, maintaining skin barrier function, sedative antihistamines and exclusion of secondary bacterial infection. We present a practical review of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this entity.
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