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Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis

What is it idiopathic plant hydradenitis?

Idiopathic plantar hidradenitis is a rare condition in which there are red, tender bumps on the soles of the feet and, less commonly, on the palms. It has also been called palmoplantar eccrine Hidradenitis and plantar pain erythema.

Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis

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Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis

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Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis

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Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis

Who gets idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?

Idiopathic plantar hidradenitis mainly affects children and young adults, but it can affect anyone.

  • There is a tendency for the condition to appear in the spring and fall.
  • It is associated with hot, damp terms
  • Many affected people complain of excessively sweaty feet.

What is the cause of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?

The cause is unknown. It is possibly a response to blocked sweat ducts, as the appearance is often associated with heat, exercise, excessive sweating, and prolonged humidity.

What are the clinical features of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?

Idiopathic plantar hidradenitis is characterized by a painful red nodules and plates on the soles and instep of the feet, and less frequently on the palms of the hands. The surface of the skin is not affected. Walking can be uncomfortable. It is sometimes associated with fever.

What investigations should be carried out?

In typical cases, no investigations are needed. Skin biopsies of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis can reveal neutrophils around the sweat glands.

Which is the differential diagnosis of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?

Idiopathic plantar hidradenitis must be distinguished from hand-foot syndrome, which can arise in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia when he is treated by chemotherapy.

Neutrophils Eccrine hidradenitis is the name given to an associated chemotherapy eruption of red bumps on the ears, scalp, face and trunk, in which neutrophils are also found around the sweat glands.

How is idiopathic plantar hidradenitis treated?

It is recommended that affected people rest with their feet up.

  • Mild pain relievers such as acetaminophen can be taken if necessary.
  • Colchicine has been reported to be effective.

  • Systemic steroids can be considered in severe cases.

What is the prognosis for idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?

the inflammatory The reaction disappears spontaneously in 4 weeks. It can reappear.

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