Clinical and pathologic observations in dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans.
A group of 81 patients with dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans, a common condition among Africans in Northern Nigeria, is analyzed. The significance of such predisposing factors, as repeated application of oily substances, trauma and seasonal variations are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy; D002648:Child; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D009821:Oils / Q000009:adverse effects; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013492:Suppuration / Q000150:complications; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014329:Tropical Climate
D003358:Cosmetics; D009821:Oils; D014295:Trimethoprim; D013420:Sulfamethoxazole