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Acropustulosis of infancy
The British Journal of Dermatology
|December 1, 1986
Insights
Acropustulosis of infancy presents as itchy, blistering skin rashes on the hands and feet in infants. This condition, primarily seen in Black male infants, is now being identified in the UK.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Acropustulosis of infancy is a rare skin condition.
- Characterized by recurrent pruritic acral vesicopustules.
Observation:
- The condition primarily affects Black male infants.
- Previously described mainly in North American literature.
Findings:
- Four cases of acropustulosis of infancy were observed in London.
- This suggests the condition is present in the UK.
Implications:
- Acropustulosis of infancy should be recognized in the UK.
- It is an important differential diagnosis for infantile scabies.
Abstract:
Acropustulosis of infancy is a syndrome characterized by recurrent pruritic acral vesicopustules. It occurs primarily in black male infants and hitherto has been described mainly in the North American literature. We describe four cases seen in London. This entity, therefore, should be recognized in the U.K., particularly in the differential diagnosis of infantile scabies.