So-Called “Pustular Psoriasis”

Sachs, Wilbert; F, Scannone

doi:10.1038/jid.1945.33

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“…Earlier studies occasionally identified a significant background of atopy or eczema in patients with PPP (3,(21)(22)(23)(24). 28% of our patients had an atopic history.…”

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Contact sensitivities in palmar plantar pustulosis (acropustulosis)

1998

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Acropustulosis, or chronic palmar plantar pustulosis (PPP), is a phenomenon of recurrent sterile pustules, erythema, and scaling affecting the palms and soles. Its pathogenesis is unclear, and it is difficult to treat. The purpose of this study was to elucidate further the factors involved in causing PPP, thereby enhancing the ability to manage this disease. All cases of PPP seen at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale from 1987 to 1993 were reviewed. 21 patients with PPP were identified, 15 of whom had been patch tested. 9 of the 15 patients (60%) showed positive patch test results. Fragrance was the most common sensitivity, but nickel, formaldehyde, para-phenylenediamine, thiuram, neomycin, mercury, balsam of Peru, and cinnamic aldehyde sensitivities were demonstrated. Less important factors included atopy, fungal and bacterial infections, and irritation. Although the mechanism of this sterile pustulosis response does not depend solely on delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms, we believe that we have demonstrated such a large number of positive patch tests in this chronic pustular dermatosis that patch testing should be considered in the routine work-up of these patients.

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“…Earlier studies occasionally identified a significant background of atopy or eczema in patients with PPP (3,(21)(22)(23)(24). 28% of our patients had an atopic history.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 48%

Contact sensitivities in palmar plantar pustulosis (acropustulosis)

1998

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“…Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris (Bonnevie 1939, Lever 1967). On the basis of histological examinations some authors consider these pustules to be a kind of psoriasis (Ingram 1930, Burks & Montgomery 1943, Other authors (Andrews et al 1934, Sachs & Scannone 1945, Ashurst 1964 do not think that the disease is related to psoriasis.…”

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Recalcitrant Pustular Eruptions of the Extremities

Thormann¹,

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1975

J Cutan Pathol

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Forty-seven biopsies of pustules from patients with recalcitrant pustular eruptions of the palms and soles were examined blind and the results were subsequently compared among three clinical sub-groups: acrodermatitis continua, pustular psoriasis and pustulosis palmaris et plantaris. With the exception of three cases, it was not possible to make a diagnosis of psoriasis on the basis of histology alone. Histological findings were otherwise uniform and typical: intra-epidermal, unilocular, well-delineated pustules. No significant differences were found among the three subgroups. In view of the uniform histology, the unknown etiology and the uncertain clinical classification, the authors prefer the clearly descriptive term pustulosis palmaris et plantaris.

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