Exfoliative Dermatitis: Diagnosis & Tests (Erythroderma)

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Exfoliative Dermatitis

Alternate Names : Erythroderma

Exfoliative Dermatitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The diagnosis of exfoliative dermatitis is made when the healthcare provider examines the affected skin. It is important that this condition be diagnosed early, so that complications such as infection can be avoided. Early diagnosis can also keep the fluid and protein loss from becoming life-threatening.

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Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

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