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Acrodermatitis



Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B


Acrodermatitis

Alternative Names:

Papular acrodermatitis of childhood; Gianotti-Crosti syndrome; Acrodermatitis - infantile lichenoid; Acrodermatitis - papular infantile; Papulovesicular acro-located syndrome
Symptoms:
  • Skin lesion or rash
  • Brownish-red or copper-colored papule that is flat-topped and firm
  • Rash that may appear as a linear string of bumps
  • Generally not itchy
  • Symmetrical distribution (looks the same on both sides of the body)
  • Rash may appear on the palms and soles


Other symptoms that may appear include:


Signs and tests:

Physical examination confirms the appearance of the rash. The liver and spleen may be enlarged (hepatosplenomegaly ). The lymph nodes may be enlarged or tender (lymphadenopathy ).

Tests that may be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to diagnose associated diseases include:





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