Atopic erythrodermal dermatitis L20.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Atopic erythroderma; Erythroderma; erythrodermia atopica; Erythrodermic atopic dermatitis; Erythrodermic atopic eczema; Erythrodermiche atopic dermatitis

History
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Definition
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Rare, severe form of atopic eczema, which can occur both in adulthood and in infancy as the maximum form of atopic eczema. Protracted course, tending to recurrence.

Manifestation
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Infancy: 4 to 12 weeks of age, but less frequently in adults.

Clinical features
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Picture of a severe exfoliative erythroderma with severe itching and often extensive weeping of the skin. Risk of complicative bacterial (Staphylococcus aureus) or viral (Herpes simplex virus) superposition. Secondary infections can be life-threatening.

Therapy
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Corresponding to atopic eczema.

Progression/forecast
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Prolonged course, prone to recurrence.

Literature
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  1. Broshtilova et al (2003) Severe erythrodermic atopic dermatitis treated with montelukast. Skinmed 2:134-136
  2. Lancrajan C et al (2010) Erythrodermic atopic dermatitis with late onset--case presentation. J Med Life 3:80-83

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020