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Infantile acropustulosis is an intensely itchy vesicopustular eruption of the hands and feet. [ 2 ] : 205 Involvement of scabies has been suggested. [ 3 ]
Acropustulosis refers to acrodermatitis with pustular involvement. Types include: Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris; Infantile acropustulosis; References.
Treatment [ edit ] Systematic reviews show evidence to support the use of systemic retinoids alone and in combination with photochemotherapy to improve symptoms of chronic palmoplantar pustulosis, with a combination more effective than one alone.
Withdrawal or administration of certain drugs in the patient's previous medication regimen may be required. Oral retinoids are the most effective treatment, and are considered first line. [2] Cyclosporine or infliximab may be required for particularly acute cases. [5] [6]
Gianotti-Crosti disease is a harmless and self-limiting condition, so no treatment may be required. [13] Treatment is mainly focused on controlling itching, symptomatic relief and to avoid any further complications. For symptomatic relief from itching, oral antihistamines or any soothing lotions like calamine lotion or zinc oxide may be used.
The Broselow Tape relates a child's height as measured by the tape to their weight to provide medical instructions including medication dosages, the size of the equipment that should be used, and the level of energy when using a defibrillator. Particular to children is the need to calculate all these therapies for each child individually.
BACM symptoms that follow are most frequently calf pain, gait complaints, and inability to walk. [2] The condition is self-limited and full restitution can be expected. In very rare cases, however, rhabdomyolysis may develop. [1] Affected are preschool and school-age children with a male predominance. [2]
Many charts derive their data from studies conducted on opioid-naive patients. Patients with chronic (rather than acute) pain may respond to analgesia differently. Repeated administration of a medication is also different from single dosing, as many drugs have active metabolites that can build up in the body. [ 6 ]