Acrodermatitis
Alternative Names
Papular acrodermatitis of childhood; Gianotti-Crosti syndrome; Acrodermatitis - infantile lichenoid; Acrodermatitis - papular infantile; Papulovesicular acro-located syndromeTreatment
Acrodermatitis by itself is not treated. Infections associated with this condition, such as hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr, should be treated appropriately.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Acrodermatitis is considered a self-limiting disease that disappears without complication. However, the associated conditions must be watched carefully.
Possible Complications
Complications occur as a result of associated conditions, rather than as a result of acrodermatitis.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if your child has signs of this condition.
References
Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.
Long SS, Pickering LK, Prober CG. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2003.
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