Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003873
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003873
Preferred Name

Dermatitis, Exfoliative

Definitions
The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Synonyms
Generalised, Dermatitis Exfoliative
Exfoliative Generalised, Dermatitis
Dermatitis Exfoliatives
Exfoliatives, Dermatitis
Erythrodermas
Dermatitis Exfoliative Generaliseds
Exfoliative Dermatitides
Dermatitis Exfoliative Generalized
Exfoliative Generalized, Dermatitis
Exfoliative, Dermatitis
Exfoliative Dermatitis
Dermatitis Exfoliative Generalised
Dermatitis Exfoliative
Dermatitis Exfoliativa
Erythroderma
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