Ann Dermatol.
1997 Jul;9(3):224-227. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.3.224.
A Case of Primary Erythermalgia
- KMID: 2360369
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.3.224
Abstract
- An 18-year-old man had suffered from intense burning with redness and an increased temperature of both the lower legs, forearms and hands since the age of 5. Symptoms were exacerbated by exposure to heat or walking. The patient obtained temporary relief by immersing his feet and hands in cold water. We observed the increase of skin temperature in relation to pain by thermography. No specific abnormalities were noted in laboratory studies. Treatment with aspirin was ineffective. We report a rare case of primary erythermalgia with typical features.
