Serum Proteins and Liver Function in Exfoliative Dermatitis.

Quantitative estimation and recommendations for supplementation of protein lost through scaling in exfoliative dermatitis

“… 1–3 ED can also cause secondary hemodynamic and metabolic disturbances. 4–7 Disturbance in protein metabolism usually occurs due to protein lost from the skin and gastrointestinal tract; however, when the scaling is severe, 8–10 or the protein lost is more than 17 g/m 2 /day, 11 a negative nitrogen balance can occur causing hypoalbuminemia, edema, and loss of muscle mass.…”