[Juvenile palmar dermatitis acquired at swimming pools].
BACKGROUND
We describe a new childhood mechanical dermatosis of the hands due to swimming pools.


METHODS
We report two cases of a dermatosis of the hands occurring in children characterized by symetric erythematous plaques on the convexities of the palmar zone of the hands and fingers. It is due to repeated rubbing of the palms on rough pool wall. It disappears spontaneously when stopping this activity.


CONCLUSIONS
We propose the French appellation of "dermatite palmaire juvenile des piscines" to design this entity which has already been described in the English dermatologic literature under the name of "pool palms". Its characteristic aspect should allow a rapid diagnosis.
Lacour
J P
JP
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Pasteur, Nice.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013551:Swimming Pools
Dermatite palmaire juvénile des piscines.