<\/span><\/h2>\nIdiopathic 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<\/span> eccrine<\/span> Hidradenitis and plantar pain erythema<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Idiopathic plantar hydradenitis<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Who gets idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nIdiopathic plantar hidradenitis mainly affects children and young adults, but it can affect anyone.<\/p>\n
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- It is associated with hot, damp<\/span> terms<\/li>\n
- Many affected people complain of excessively sweaty feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>What is the cause of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe 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. <\/p>\n
<\/span>What are the clinical features of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nIdiopathic plantar hidradenitis is characterized by a painful red nodules<\/span> and plates<\/span> 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<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/span>What investigations should be carried out?<\/span><\/h2>\nIn typical cases, no investigations are needed. Skin biopsies<\/span> of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis can reveal neutrophils<\/span><\/span> around the sweat glands. <\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>Which is the differential diagnosis<\/span> of idiopathic plantar hidradenitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nIdiopathic plantar hidradenitis must be distinguished from hand-foot syndrome<\/span>, which can arise in patients with acute<\/span> myelogenous leukemia<\/span> when he is treated by chemotherapy<\/span>.<\/p>\nNeutrophils<\/span> Eccrine hidradenitis is the name given to an associated chemotherapy eruption<\/span> of red bumps on the ears, scalp, face and trunk, in which neutrophils are also found around the sweat glands.<\/p>\n<\/span>How is idiopathic plantar hidradenitis treated?<\/span><\/h2>\nIt is recommended that affected people rest with their feet up.<\/p>\n