definition
Localized pustular psoriasis affecting initially the tips of fingers or toes which tends slowly to extend locally and, especially in the elderly, may evolve into generalized pustular psoriasis. The skin over the distal phalanx becomes red and scaly and pustules develop. Desiccation of pustules may leave a bright red, glazed, very sore and painful digit. Involvement of the nail folds and nail bed leads to nail dystrophy.
synonyms
Acrodermatitis Continua Suppurativa Hallopeau, Dermatitis Repens
UMLS
Acrodermatitis continua, Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, Acrodermatitis perstans, Acrodermatitis perstans continua, Acrodermatitis, continua, Acrodermatitis, continua Hallopeau, Acrodermatitis, perstans, Acropustulosis, Dermatitis repens, Dermatitis, repens, Hallopeau's, acrodermatitis continua, Palmoplantar pust psoriasis, Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis, Palmoplantar pustulosis, Palmoplantaris Pustulosis, PPP - Palmoplantar pustulosis, Pustular acrodermatitis, Pustular Psoriasis of Palms and Soles, Pustular psoriasis of the palms and soles, Pustular psoriasis palms, sole, Pustulosis of Palms and Soles, Pustulosis palmaris et plantar, Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris