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Epidermal Necrolysis, Toxic
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Definition:
An exfoliative disease of skin seen primarily in adults and characterized by flaccid bullae and spreading erythema so that the skin has the appearance of being scalded. It results primarily from a toxic reaction to various drugs, but occasionally occurs as a result of infection, neoplastic conditions, or other exposure.
Synonym(s):
Lyell's Syndrome /
Scalded Skin Syndrome, Nonstaphylococcal /
Nonstaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome /
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis /
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