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Learn About Exfoliative Dermatitis

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?
Advanced in Exfoliative Dermatitis
Family Medicine
Advanced in Exfoliative Dermatitis
Family Medicine

Hamilton County Public Hospital

2350 Hospital Dr, 
Webster City, IA 
 (140.9 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
Accepting New Patients

Subhash Sahai is a Family Medicine provider in Webster City, Iowa. Dr. Sahai and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Endoscopy. Dr. Sahai is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Exfoliative Dermatitis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Exfoliative Dermatitis
Family Medicine

Ellsworth Municipal Hospital

322 /2 College Ave, 
Iowa Falls, IA 
 (166.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Francis Pisney is a Family Medicine provider in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Dr. Pisney and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Bronchitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Pisney is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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The Iowa Clinic

5950 University Avenue, 
West Des Moines, IA 
 (172.5 mi)
Experience:
5+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Somaira Nowsheen, MD, joined The Iowa Clinic Dermatology department because of its stellar reputation in patient care and collaborative, physician-owned environment, which aligns with her dedication to innovative treatments and comprehensive care. Fascinated by the complexity of the skin and its crucial role in overall health, Dr. Nowsheen specialized in dermatology, where she enjoys diagnosing and treating a diverse range of conditions across all age groups. The variety in cases and collaboration with other specialties make her work both challenging and rewarding. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dr. Nowsheen grew up traveling the world but has spent most of her time in the Midwest. Outside of work, she enjoys following sports, like Formula 1, NFL, and soccer, hiking, traveling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants. If she weren’t a healthcare provider, she might have pursued a career as a scientist, with a particular interest in cancer biology. Dr. Nowsheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exfoliative Dermatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Scalded Skin Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Acne.

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