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Erythematosquamous dermatosis

MedGen UID:
5014
•Concept ID:
C0014747
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Erythematosquamous Dermatosis; erythematosquamous dermatosis; Other erythematosquamous dermatosis
SNOMED CT: Erythematosquamous dermatosis (54792008)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006546

Definition

A skin condition that primarily affects the scalp and face and presents as scaly inflammation. Examples include itchy, dry skin and dandruff. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVErythematosquamous dermatosis

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Pityriasis rubra pilaris: a review of diagnosis and treatment.
Klein A, Landthaler M, Karrer S
Am J Clin Dermatol 2010;11(3):157-70. doi: 10.2165/11530070-000000000-00000. PMID: 20184391
Psoriasis of the scalp. Diagnosis and management.
van de Kerkhof PC, Franssen ME
Am J Clin Dermatol 2001;2(3):159-65. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200102030-00005. PMID: 11705093
Methotrexate revisited: effects of long-term treatment in psoriasis.
Van Dooren-Greebe RJ, Kuijpers AL, Mulder J, De Boo T, Van de Kerkhof PC
Br J Dermatol 1994 Feb;130(2):204-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1994.tb02901.x. PMID: 8123573

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