Synonym(s)
erosive pustular dermatosis of the leg
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic pustular dermatosis associated with chronic venous insufficiency.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Discussed are mycotic or bacterial infections after continuous wearing of compression bandages as well as an immunological etiology.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Lower leg
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
1-4 mm large, grouped or disseminated, mostly follicular pustules or follicular erosions occurring in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Clinic, microbiological examination with germ determination.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Antimycotic or antibacterial local treatment. In smaller collectives good effects with local glucocorticoids or topical tacrolimus (e.g. protopic ointment) have been described.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Dawn G et al (2003) Erosive pustular dermatosis of the leg associated with compression bandaging and fungal infection. Br J Dermatol 148: 489-492
- Brouard MC et al (2002) Erosive pustular dermatosis of the leg: report of three cases. Br J Dermatol 147: 765-769
- Bull RH, Mortimer PS (1995) Erosive pustular dermatosis of the leg. Br J Dermatol 132: 279-282
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