Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of two siblings who developed continuous peeling of the palms and soles from the first year of life. This peeling was more severe on the soles than palms and on younger sibling than elder sibling. Peeling is worsened by occlusion and sweating. CONCLUSIONS: Sporadic cases of Acral Peeling Skin Syndrome occur in African population. There is variability in time of presentation and clinical severity even within families.
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Authors | Samson K Kiprono, Baraka M Chaula, Bernard Naafs, John E Masenga |
Journal | BMC dermatology
(BMC Dermatol)
Vol. 12
Pg. 2
(Mar 19 2012)
ISSN: 1471-5945 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22429841
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Africa, Eastern
- Child
- Dermatitis, Exfoliative
(pathology)
- Female
- Foot Dermatoses
(pathology)
- Hand Dermatoses
(pathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Pigmentation Disorders
(pathology)
- Siblings
- Skin Diseases
(congenital)
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