Acrodermatitis
| Definition: |
Inflammation involving the skin of the extremities, especially the hands and feet. Several forms are known, some idiopathic and some hereditary. The infantile form is called Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. |
| Notes: |
dermatitis of hands or feet so do not bother to coord with HAND DERMATOSES or FOOT DERMATOSES unless particularly discussed |
| Also Called: |
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome |
Acrodermatitis Definitions and Terms
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