Abstract |
Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, first described by Hallopeau in 1890, is an uncommon variant of pustular psoriasis. Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau presents as sterile pustules on the hands and feet. It has a relapsing course. Although acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau is a pustular psoriasis variant, the condition is not easily treated with antipsoriatic medications. In the following case, the authors report a case of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau successfully treated with adalimumab. In addition, the cases of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau treated with tumor necrosis-alpha inhibitors are summarized.
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Authors | Jennifer A Sopkovich, Georgann Anetakis Poulos, Henry K Wong |
Journal | The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology
(J Clin Aesthet Dermatol)
Vol. 5
Issue 2
Pg. 60-2
(Feb 2012)
ISSN: 2689-9175 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22468174
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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