[Red painful feet after visiting a swimming bath].
Idiopathic palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis is characterised by painful erythematous plantar and/or palmar nodules and is triggered by exposure to wet and cold conditions. The course is benign and self-limiting with a tendency for recurrence. We describe two cases in otherwise healthy children after physical activity in a swimming bath. They were hospitalised for one and three days, respectively. Diagnostic considerations are briefly reviewed. Sufficient attention to the characteristic clinical appearance could prevent unnecessary diagnostic procedures and hospitalisation.
Bygum
Anette
A
Dermato-Venerologisk Afdeling I, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. anette.bygum@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk
Fenger-Grøn
Jesper
J
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D016575:Hidradenitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013551:Swimming Pools