Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris. A review of clinical features and aggravating factors.
A review of the clinical and histological features of pustulosis palmaris et plantaris (PPP) was undertaken. The morphologic development of PPP is biphasic: the first phase consists of an eczematous reaction, and the second phase is the pustulation of eczematous vesicles. PPP may be aggravated by infections or non-infectious inflammatory processes elsewhere in the body. An abnormal glucose tolerance test was found in 55 (66.3%) of 83 patients with PPP. The deranged carbohydrate metabolism may be partly responsible for the increased susceptibility to focal infections in patients with PPP.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology