Ann Dermatol.  1993 Jul;5(2):141-145. 10.5021/ad.1993.5.2.141.

A Case of Generalized Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau

• Cha HG
• Moon DC
• Kwon KS
• Chung TA

• KMID: 2361710
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1993.5.2.141

Abstract

Acrodermatitis continua (AC) of Hallopeau is one of the chronic relapsing pustular eruptions of the extremities. Generalization of AC sometimes occurred spontaneously, or induced by withdrawl of drugs such as corticosteroid, or pregnancy. We report a case of generalized AC in a 50-year-old woman who has been treated intermittently with various medications other than systemic retinoids. The histopathologic findings of the pustules on the fingertips and trunk revealed subcomeal abscesses and/or spongiform pustules. The patient was treated with etretinate in the dose of 50mg/day, and UVB exposure. Two months after treatment, skin lesions were markedly improved.

Keyword

Etretinate; Generalized acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Acitretin
Acrodermatitis*
Etretinate
Extremities
Female
Generalization (Psychology)
Humans
Middle Aged
Pregnancy
Retinoids
Skin
Acitretin
Etretinate
Retinoids