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[Infantile acropustulosis].

C E Klein1, L Weber, R Kaufmann

  • 1Dermatologische Universitätsklinik Ulm/Donau.

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|August 1, 1989
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Infantile acropustulosis causes itchy pustules on infant hands and feet. While usually self-resolving, some cases require treatment for widespread or eosinophilic skin lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infantile acropustulosis is a skin condition affecting infants.
  • It is characterized by recurrent, itchy pustules primarily on the hands and feet.

Observation:

  • Pustules contain neutrophils and appear in episodes lasting 8-14 days.
  • Some infants develop widespread lesions with eosinophils, complicating diagnosis.
  • Differential diagnosis includes other infantile eosinophilic pustular dermatoses.

Findings:

  • The exact cause of infantile acropustulosis remains unknown.
  • The condition typically resolves spontaneously within the first few years of life.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial, especially in atypical presentations.
  • Further research into etiology and effective treatments is warranted.
  • Dapsone therapy (DADPS) may benefit some patients.