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Palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis: seven new cases
Rebeca Rubinson1, Margarita Larralde, Andrea Santos-Muñoz
1Hospital Zubizarreta, Buenos Aires, Argentina. barsky@einstein.com.ar
Pediatric Dermatology
|July 31, 2004
Summary
Palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis is a painful skin condition in children, presenting as red bumps on the feet. This self-limiting disease typically resolves within weeks, though recurrences can occur.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis is a distinct clinical entity.
- It affects young, healthy individuals, presenting with painful lesions on the feet and sometimes hands.
Observation:
- A study observed seven children (4-12 years old) with characteristic symptoms.
- Lesions included painful erythematous papules and nodules on the soles.
Findings:
- Histopathology revealed a deep dermal infiltrate with neutrophils surrounding eccrine sweat glands.
- Complete resolution occurred within 2-4 weeks in all patients without treatment.
- One child experienced recurrent episodes.
Implications:
- Physical activity, excessive sweating, and prolonged wetness are potential triggers.
- The condition is generally self-limited with rapid regression, but recurrence is possible.