Commentary - Journal of Dermatology Research and Skin Care (2021) Volume 5, Issue 6

Brief note on erythroderma and its preventive measures.

Erythroderma is the condition which causes reddening of skin due the inflammation disease. This disease is associated with skin peeling off in scales or layers, and then this condition may also be known as Exfoliative Dermatitis (ED). Erythroderma is mainly caused by pityriasis rubra pilaris, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and another skin conditions. This condition is rare, and it was mainly observed in the males than females and can arise at the any age in people. The symptoms include Rashes, skin redness and itching, and it spreads quickly. There are many drugs that leads to Erythroderma such as carbamazepine, hydantoin derivatives, cimetidine, pyrazalone derivatives, lithium salts and gold salts. Erythroderma is very difficult to treat mainly if it leads to the complicate stage. The treatment mainly depends on the symptoms and the health condition of the patient. This starts in spots and spreads all over the body and can be life-threatening

Author(s): Rashmi Bellary

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