EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS
\ɛksfˈə͡ʊli͡ətˌɪv dˌɜːmɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɛksfˈəʊliətˌɪv dˌɜːmɐtˈaɪtɪs], \ɛ_k_s_f_ˈəʊ_l_iə_t_ˌɪ_v d_ˌɜː_m_ɐ_t_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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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)
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