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Infantile acropustulosis.

R Dromy1, A Raz, A Metzker

  • 1Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.

Pediatric Dermatology
|December 1, 1991
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Infantile acropustulosis, a skin condition causing itchy blisters on palms and soles, is not as rare as previously thought. Topical corticosteroids effectively manage this recurrent eruption in children.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infantile acropustulosis is a recurrent, pruritic, vesicopustular eruption primarily affecting the palms and soles.
  • The condition's prevalence and characteristics are not extensively documented in existing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the most extensive survey to date of infantile acropustulosis.
  • To describe the clinical course and identify potential etiological factors and effective treatments.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 25 children diagnosed with infantile acropustulosis.
  • Clinical observation and documentation of the eruption's course and response to treatment.

Main Results:

  • The study included 25 children, representing the largest reported series since 1979.

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  • Observed cases align with the known clinical course, with no specific male or ethnic predominance noted.
  • The etiology remains unclear, possibly linked to an infective agent.
  • The condition affects siblings and is not limited to very young children.
  • Topical corticosteroids under occlusion demonstrated effectiveness as a suppressive therapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Infantile acropustulosis may be more common than suggested by current literature.
    • Topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment option for managing this condition.
    • Further research into the etiology is warranted.