Diatta BA
Senegal
Case Report
Acquired Erythroderma in Adults in Senegal: Epidemiological and Etiological Aspects
Author(s): Diallo M, Diadie S, Diatta BA, Diop A, Ndiaye MT, Ndiaye M, Seck B, Deh A, Diop K and Ly FDiallo M, Diadie S, Diatta BA, Diop A, Ndiaye MT, Ndiaye M, Seck B, Deh A, Diop K and Ly F
Introduction: Studies on erythroderma in adults are rare. The aim of this study is to specify the epidemiological and etiological characteristics of acquired erythroderma in adults in Dakar.
Patients and Methodology: This was a retrospective study based on the records of patients aged over 16 years admitted for erythroderma in the Department of Dermatology of Dakar University Hospital over a period of 10 years.
Results and Discussion: We collected 180 cases of adult’s erythroderma corresponding to a hospital prevalence of 18 cases /year. Erythroderma represented 0.2% of all medical visits and 4.22% of admissions in our department. The mean age of patients was 45 years with a sex-ratio of 1:54. Erythroderma was in the majority, secondary to a complication of preexisting dermatoses, with eczema leading the list. The .. View More»
