UNIVERSAL EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS FROM SODIUM CACODYLATE

Exfoliative dermatitis.

Exfoliative dermatitis, also known as erythroderma, is an uncommon but serious skin disorder that family physicians must be able to recognize and treat appropriately. Although the etiology is often unknown, exfoliative dermatitis may be the result of a drug reaction or an underlying malignancy. The approach to treatment should include discontinuation of any potentially causative medications and...

Exfoliative dermatitis: a study from the Northeast of Iran

Background: Exfoliative dermatitis is a rare disorder with several etiologic factors. The frequency of different etiologies varies in the medical literatures. The purpose of this study was to reveal the demographic characteristic and etiologies of exfoliative dermatitis in our department.Method: We reviewed the records of the patients who were admitted to the dermatology ward of Ghaem Hospital,...

Sodium Thiosulphate as an Antidote in Penicillin Exfoliative Dermatitis

Sodium Cacodylate in Malaria

Sir,?Since the publication of the effects of sodium cacodylate, I have been trying it on my patients and getting a very good and marvellous result from malaria patients. Though it is said to have a better result in syphilis, I doubt to proclaim its efficacy in that disease. I have applied it in various stages of syphilis, but unfortunately without any good result. In malaria patients I use it h...

Anhidrosis following exfoliative dermatitis.

Mr J.J., a 32-year-old Iraqi presented for investigation of anhidrosis. In 1967 he first developed a pruritic erythroderma with exfoliation, alopecia, nail loss and mucosal ulceration. There was no history of drug ingestion. Recovery was gradual. Since 1968 the patient has been unable to sweat. As a result he is heat intolerant, with 10 min in a hot environment causing palpitation, headache and...