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Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris (also known as “Pustulosis of palms and soles,”[1] “Palmoplantar pustulosis,” “Persistent palmoplantar pustulosis,” “Pustular psoriasis of the Barber type,” and “Pustular psoriasis of the extremities”) is a chronic recurrent pustular dermatosis localized on the palms and soles only, characterized histologically by intraepidermal vesicles filled with neutrophils.[2]:411,628[3]:204

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Extremities
See also

See also

References

References

  1. ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  2. ↑ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
  3. ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 “Dermatology Atlas”.

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