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| Definition: | Exfoliative dermatitis is a common clinical condition of multiple skin disorders. The condition is characterized by widespread scaling, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness (erythroderma), and hair loss.
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| Alternative Names: | Erythroderma; Dermatitis exfoliativa; Pityriasis rubra
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Review Date: 7/13/2002
Reviewed By: Glen H. Crawford, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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