Erythroderma desquamativa of Leiner: A rare skin disorder characterized by a reddish, thickened skin rash that spreads to various parts of the body and is usually accompanied by diarrhea, failure to thrive, anemia and recurring local and systemic infections. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Erythroderma desquamativa of Leiner is available below.
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Erythroderma desquamativa of Leiner is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Erythroderma desquamativa of Leiner, or a subtype of Erythroderma desquamativa of Leiner,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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