9th June 2025

Complications

The onset of erythroderma puts the body into a catabolic state, leading to inflammation and increased heat loss. These processes can lead to the following complications:

• Cardiac failure – Due to increased cardiac output 
• Dehydration, Hypotension & Shock – Due to increased trans-epidermal water loss 
• Hypoalbuminemia – Due to desquamation in erythroderma 
• Skin infection