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acrodermatitis - Definition:
(Source: MedLinePlus)
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise . It may also be associated with hepatitis B and other viral infections.
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Causes of acrodermatitis
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Causes The cause of acrodermatitis is poorly understood, but its link with other infections is well- documented. In Italian children, acrodermatitis is seen frequently with hepatitis B , but this link is rarely seen in the United States. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, mononucleosis) is the virus most often associated with acrodermatitis. Other associated viruses inclcude, cytomegalovirus, coxsackie viruses, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and some live virus vaccines. A rare,
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Symptoms of acrodermatitis
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Symptoms Rash or patch on skin; Brownish-red or copper-colored patch that is firm and flat on top; String of bumps may appear in a line; Generally not itchy; Rash looks the same on both sides of the body; Rash may appear on the palms and soles -- it does not occur on the back, chest, or belly area (this is one of the ways it is identified -- by the absence of the rash from the trunk of the body); Other symptoms that may appear include: Swollen abdomen ; Swollen lymph nodes ; Tender lymph nodes;
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acrodermatitis - Conventional Treatments
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Treatment Acrodermatitis by itself is not treated. Infections associated with this condition, such as hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr, should be treated appropriately. Acrodermatitis enteropathica improves when zinc levels are returned to normal.
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