Alterserythrodermia L53.87

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Idiopathic erythroderma; Red man syndrome

Definition
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Vaguely defined and therefore (controversial) term for erythrodermia of elderly people of unclear etiology with unspecific (reactive) lymph node swelling.

Etiopathogenesis
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Aetiopathogenetically, eczema of different genesis, psoriasis, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, lichen planus, seborrhoeic eczema and also pemphigus are possible.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020