The 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. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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D003873 MeSH Browser

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M0006047

History note

93; was DERMATITIS EXFOLIATIVA 1963-92; ERYTHRODERMA was heading 1963-92

Online note

use DERMATITIS, EXFOLIATIVE to search DERMATITIS EXFOLIATIVA & ERYTHRODERMA 1966-92

Public note

93; was DERMATITIS EXFOLIATIVA 1963-92; ERYTHRODERMA was heading 1963-92