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What is the definition of Exfoliative Dermatitis?
Exfoliative dermatitis, also known as erythroderma, is a severe, widespread inflammation of the skin often caused by a pre-existing skin condition, cancer, or a reaction to certain medications, such as chemotherapy.
What are the symptoms of Exfoliative Dermatitis?
Symptoms of exfoliative dermatitis include extreme redness of the skin with patches that spread, scale, peel, flake, itch, and slough, crusting lesions, thickened skin, malaise, fever, loss of temperature regulation, skin infections, swollen lymph nodes, increased heart rate, dehydration from loss of fluids, and protein deficiency from protein loss through the skin. Exfoliative dermatitis can spread to 80-90% of the body (generalized) and be life-threatening.
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What are the current treatments for Exfoliative Dermatitis?
Treatment for exfoliative dermatitis includes determining whether it may have been caused by any medications, such as penicillin or barbiturates, and discontinuing them; evaluation and treatment for any underlying atopic dermatitis skin disease; heated blankets; cool baths; petroleum jelly applied to skin with bandaging; rehydration; and preventing infection. Individuals with severe, generalized exfoliative dermatitis my need to be treated in the hospital with intravenous (IV) fluids, nutritional supplements, ultraviolet light, systemic corticosteroids, and antibiotics.
Who are the top Exfoliative Dermatitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Exfoliative Dermatitis
Elite in Exfoliative Dermatitis
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Martine Bagot practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Bagot is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, Mycosis Fungoides, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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Christiane Querfeld, M.D., PH.D.

1500 Duarte Rd, 
Duarte, CA 
800-826-4673
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Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Querfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome. Dr. Querfeld is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Exfoliative Dermatitis
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Coral Springs Family Health And Surgery Center

5701 North University Drive, 
Parkland, FL 
954-518-7500
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Paul Benedetto is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Parkland, Florida. Dr. Benedetto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Extramammary Paget Disease, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Benedetto is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, 2021. Dr. Benedetto is currently accepting new patients.

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