Acrodermatitis continua
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Synonyms and keywords: Dermatitis repens, acrodermatitis perstans, pustular acrodermatitis, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, acrodermatitis continua suppurativa Hallopeau, Hallopeau’s acrodermatitis,”, Hallopeau’s acrodermatitis continua, Dermatitis repens Crocker.
Overview
Overview
Dermatitis repens (also known as “Acrodermatitis continua,”[1]:1026 “acrodermatitis perstans,” “pustular acrodermatitis,” “pcrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau,” “acrodermatitis continua suppurativa Hallopeau,” “Hallopeau’s acrodermatitis,”,[1] “Hallopeau’s acrodermatitis continua,” and “dermatitis repens Crocker”) is a rare, sterile, pustular eruption of the fingers and toes that slowly extends proximally.[2]:631[3]:195[1]:1026
Physical examination
Physical examination
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References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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