Among adult patients presenting with erythroderma in India, the single most common underlying dermatosis is:
- A Psoriasis ✓
- B Drug hypersensitivity reaction
- C Atopic dermatitis
- D Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Correct answer: A. Psoriasis
Explanation
Indian hospital-based series consistently identify psoriasis as the most common cause of erythroderma in adults, followed by drug reactions and eczematous dermatitides. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is an important cause in older patients with chronic erythroderma and lymphadenopathy but accounts for a small minority. Where international texts differ in ranking, Indian examination convention follows the local series, so psoriasis is the expected answer here.
Reference: IAL Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed.
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