A Case of Generalized Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau.
10.5021/ad.1993.5.2.141
- Author:
Hyoung Gi CHA
;
Doo Chan MOON
;
Kyung Sool KWON
;
Tae Ahn CHUNG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Etretinate;
Generalized acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Acitretin;
Acrodermatitis*;
Etretinate;
Extremities;
Female;
Generalization (Psychology);
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pregnancy;
Retinoids;
Skin
- From:Annals of Dermatology
1993;5(2):141-145
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Acrodermatitis continua (AC) of Hallopeau is one of the chronic relapsing pustular eruptions of the extremities. Generalization of AC sometimes occurred spontaneously, or induced by withdrawl of drugs such as corticosteroid, or pregnancy. We report a case of generalized AC in a 50-year-old woman who has been treated intermittently with various medications other than systemic retinoids. The histopathologic findings of the pustules on the fingertips and trunk revealed subcomeal abscesses and/or spongiform pustules. The patient was treated with etretinate in the dose of 50mg/day, and UVB exposure. Two months after treatment, skin lesions were markedly improved.
