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Erschienen in: Current Dermatology Reports 4/2018

02.10.2018 | Hospital- based Dermatology (D Kroshinsky, Section Editor)

Erythroderma and Figurate Erythemas

verfasst von: Emily Coleman, Lauren L. Levy

Erschienen in: Current Dermatology Reports | Ausgabe 4/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Erythroderma and figurate erythemas are common reasons for inpatient dermatologic consultation. This review provides an overview of the frequent causes of erythroderma and figurate erythemas in adults and children as well as highlights recent advances in our understanding of the pathomechanisms of these entities.

Recent Findings

With the advent of immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer, there are new medications that may result in drug-induced erythroderma. Additionally, the pathophysiology and immunologic milieu of erythroderma in psoriasis and cutaneous lymphoma has been investigated. More recent biologic agents may be used to treat erythroderma.

Summary

The differential diagnosis of erythroderma and figurate erythemas is broad and often related to underlying systemic diseases. Workup and treatment should focus on identifying and treating an underlying cause when applicable.
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Metadaten
Titel
Erythroderma and Figurate Erythemas
verfasst von
Emily Coleman
Lauren L. Levy
Publikationsdatum
02.10.2018
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Dermatology Reports / Ausgabe 4/2018
Elektronische ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-018-0236-7

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