One Case of Erythromelalgia.
- Author:
Jai Il YOUN
;
Cheol Heon LEE
;
Hong Sik KIM
;
Choong Sang KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Burns;
Child;
Erythema;
Erythromelalgia*;
Extremities;
Foot;
Humans;
Immersion;
Leg;
Male;
Rare Diseases;
Skin;
Water
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1976;14(1):63-67
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Erythromelalgia is a rare disease characterized by burning pain of the extremities associated with erythema and increased temperature of the skin. A case of erythromelalgia was reported with review of literatures. It seemed that this is the first reported case in Korean literatures. patient was 12 years old male having erythematous swelling associated with burning pain on his feet and lower legs for five years. Immersion of his feet in warm water quickly, increased the pain but cold water gave prompt relief that he soaked his feet for many hours during the day and night. No specific abnormalities were noticed in Iaboratory studies, Treatment with various topical, systemic medication revealed of unfavorable result.
