Recurring localized scarlatiniform scaled erythema Féréol-Besnier.
Recurring scarlatiniform scaled erythema of Féréol-Besnier is a rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of a prodromal phase with general malaise, head and muscle aches, gastrointestinal complaints and fever followed by an erythematous rash leading to extensive desquamation of the involved skin. It exists in a generalized and localized variant, the latter mainly involving the hands and feet. Its cause is unknown, although it has been speculated that a hyperergic reaction to infectious agents or medications may be etiopathologically involved. A typical case of the localized variant of this obscure disease is described and the common literature is reviewed.
Braun-Falco
Markus
M
Hautklinik der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland. braun-falco@haut.ukl.uni-freiburg.de
Kasche
Anna
A
Worret
Wolf-Ingo
WI
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000150:complications; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications; D012008:Recurrence; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology