Childhood acropustulosis. a study of 10 cases
Lowy, G.; Serapião, C.J.; Oliveira, M.M.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana 14(3): 171-176
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5187 PMID: 3526045 Document Number: 271282
Ten cases of infantile acropustulosis were studied clinically, in laboratory and histopathologically. There was no racial predominance. In most of the cases the lesions started in the first 6 months of life and were located mainly on the feet severe itching. Was a constant symptom. Laboratory studies were negative for fungus, bacteria and acarus. Atopy was found in 20% of the cases and 30% of the families. Blood eosinophiles was found in 70% of the lesions.