Preferred Label : Toxic erythema;
ICD-11 definition : Toxic erythema, also known as an exanthematous reaction, is a descriptive term for
an acute widespread usually symmetrical erythematous rash such as may be triggered
both by drugs and by infections but which also may be the prodrome of a wide variety
of dermatoses. The precise cause can often not be identified. It is characterized
by erythema without significant surface changes such as scale, exudation or ulceration.
The erythema may be morbilliform (like measles), urticated (resembling urticaria but
not migratory) or scarlatiniform (confluent and macular resembling scarlet fever).
A search should always be made for an underlying trigger.;
ICD-11 synonym : Exanthematous rash;
ICD-11 inclusion : Toxic urticated erythema;
Origin ID : 1366836835;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Toxic erythema, also known as an exanthematous reaction, is a descriptive term for
an acute widespread usually symmetrical erythematous rash such as may be triggered
both by drugs and by infections but which also may be the prodrome of a wide variety
of dermatoses. The precise cause can often not be identified. It is characterized
by erythema without significant surface changes such as scale, exudation or ulceration.
The erythema may be morbilliform (like measles), urticated (resembling urticaria but
not migratory) or scarlatiniform (confluent and macular resembling scarlet fever).
A search should always be made for an underlying trigger.
