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toxic epidermal necrolysis 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.


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(Lyell's Syndrome, Nonstaphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome)



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