A condition where large areas of skin become abnormally red, inflamed, and often scaly, sometimes covering most of the body.
From Greek erythro- (red) + derma (skin). This clinical term combines Greek roots to describe widespread reddening of the skin, and was popularized in dermatology in the 19th century as physicians classified skin conditions.
Erythroderma can be triggered by severe allergic reactions, medications, or serious skin diseases—when it's bad, patients literally turn bright red from head to toe like a lobster! Some cases are life-threatening because the inflamed skin can't regulate temperature or protect against infection.
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