Research Notes on Papular Acrodermatitis
Papular Acrodermatitis, also known as Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome, is usually a benign condition. It is most common in children three months to fifteen years old but has been seen in adult women. It manifests with red elevated lesions which mostly occur on the limbs, face, neck and buttocks. At first it was associated only with the Hepatitis B virus, but later was found to be associated with other bacterial and viral infections as well, most commonly the Epstein-Barr Virus. Since the onset of this condition is associated with others, they are also included in this WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- Usually goes away on its own
- Treatment is for the underlying cause rather than the rash itself
- Symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes
- Some experts suspect it may be related to childhood immunizations
5 Great Resources on Papular Acrodermatitis
- A.D.A.M. (via MerckSource): Acrodermatitis
- eMedicine: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood)
- DermAtlas: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome , Papular Acrodermatitis Images
- DermNet NZ: Gianotti-crosti Syndrome
- WrongDiagnosis: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
What is Papular Acrodermatitis?
- UpToDate: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (papular acrodermatitis)
- National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.: Gianotti Crosti Syndrome
- The Child's Doctor: Dermatology Quiz
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome on the Leg
- Archives of Disease in Childhood (via PubMed Central): Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood
What Are The Symptoms of Papular Acrodermatitis?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Acrodermatitis Symptoms
- eMedicine: Physical Symptoms of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood)
What Are The Causes and Complications of Papular Acrodermatitis?
- eMedicine: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Causes
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
- A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Acrodermatitis Complications
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Papular Acrodermatitis?
- A.D.A.M. via (MedlinePlus): Acrodermatitis Treatment
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
- eMedicine: Treatment of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood)
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Papular Acrodermatitis?
- eMedicine: Prognosis Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood)
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Acrodermatitis Prognosis
- eMedicineHealth: Hepatitis B Outlook
How Do You Prevent Papular Acrodermatitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Prevention of Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis Foundation International: Preventing Hepatitis
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Papular Acrodermatitis
- The Crafty Wright's Blog: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
- A Skin Blog: Derm round 22
- HealthBoards: Hepatitis Message Board
Foundations and Support Groups on Papular Acrodermatitis
- Acrodermatitis Support Group (via MDJunction): Acrodermatitis Online Support Group
- March of Dimes: March of Dimes
- NORD: Gianotti Crosti Syndrome
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Papular Acrodermatitis
- JAMA: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
- Google Scholar: Papular Acrodermatitis
- PubMed Central: Papular Acrodermatitis
Clinical Trials on Papular Acrodermatitis
- Clinical Trials: Acrodermatitis
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2008
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