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Infectious eccrine hidradenitis associated with intense sun exposure
Charlotte H Vuong1, Ruth Walters, Jennifer A Stein
1Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, 560 First Ave, H-100, New York, NY 10016, USA. Jennifer.Stein@nyumc.org.
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|August 21, 2013
Summary
Infectious eccrine hidradenitis (IEH) is a rare skin condition presenting as red papules or plaques. A case linked to sunburn and Staphylococcus aureus infection highlights NEH
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infectious eccrine hidradenitis (IEH) is a rare skin condition.
- It presents with erythematous papules or plaques and shares histologic findings with neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis (NEH).
Observation:
- A 24-year-old woman developed a pruritic rash after sunburn.
- Pustule culture identified methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.
Findings:
- The patient's rash resolved within two weeks of antibiotic treatment (amoxicillin and clavulanate).
- This case suggests IEH can be triggered by sun exposure and infection.
Implications:
- The findings support the hypothesis that NEH is a reaction to various stimuli.
- IEH and NEH may occur in diverse clinical scenarios, including post-sun exposure.
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