
Vol 2, No 2 February 2023
Erythroderma Et Causa Allergy Medication
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prognosis.3 Poor prognosis in erythroderma patients caused by skin T cell lymphoma. Male patients
usually die after five years, and female patients die after ten years. This is due to the aggravation of
the disease due to the infection experienced by the patient (Menaldi et al., 2015).
Complications can occur in cases of Erythroderma if you do not immediately get proper
treatment. Exfoliation causes the body to lack fluid and lose protein. Patients may experience
impaired body temperature regulation and heat loss, causing hypothermia or a significant drop in
body temperature. The fluid loss also disrupts electrolyte fluid balance which results in dehydration.
Continuous exfoliation causes the absorption of nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin D to be not
optimal, so the skin's function as a protector of organs and bones is disturbed. Secondary skin
infections from bacteria, such as impetigo and cellulitis, can occur (Susanto, 2022).
Erythroderma patients who are elderly and have comorbidities can experience life-
threatening conditions. Excessive blood flow to the skin can lead to heart failure. About 20% of
deaths of erythroderma patients are caused by factors unrelated to Erythroderma. The most common
causes of death in erythroderma cases are heart failure, respiratory infections (pneumonia), Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and sepsis (Maharani & Setyaningrum, 2017).
CONCLUSION
Erythroderma is a skin disorder with clinical findings in the form of an erythema, with or
without squama, which is generalized and covers 90% of the surface of the body area. The causes
of Erythroderma are pre-existing skin disorders (e.g. psoriasis or atopic dermatitis), skin T cell
lymphoma, drug reactions, and idiopathic (the cause is not yet known). Risk factors for
Erythroderma are prolonged consumption of drugs, work or habits related to contact with irritants,
and male sex (men are more active, so they are more at risk of Erythroderma). The diagnosis of
Erythroderma can be established based on anamnesis, physical examination, and supporting
examination. The management of Erythroderma consists of meikamentosa and nonmedicamentose.
Medicamentous management is by tapering off antihistamines and emollients. Nonmedicamentous
management in cases of Erythroderma is by maintaining skin hygiene, avoiding precipitating factors
(in this case by stopping the consumption of antibiotic drugs that are suspected to be the cause), a
high-protein diet to overcome protein loss in the body due to squama exfoliation of the skin, and
adequate rest. Proper management in cases of Erythroderma is necessary to avoid life-threatening
complications. Complications that can occur in erythroderma patients are heart failure, respiratory
infections (pneumonia), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and sepsis.
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