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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.  a toxic reaction to drugs; do not confuse X ref NONSTAPHYLOCOCCAL SCALDED SKIN SYNDROME with STAPHYLOCOCCAL SCALDED SKIN SYNDROME    Other names Scalded Skin Syndrome, Nonstaphylococcal; Lyell's Syndrome; Toxic Epidermal Necrolyses; Syndrome, Lyell's; Necrolysis, Toxic Epidermal; Necrolyses, Toxic Epidermal; Lyells Syndrome; Epidermal Necrolyses, Toxic; Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis; Nonstaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome; Lyell Syndrome

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