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Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau: evolution of treatment options
Author(s) -
Sehgal Virendra N.,
Verma Prashant,
Sharma Sonal,
Srivastava Govind,
Aggarwal Ashok K.,
Rasool Farhan,
Chatterjee Kingsuk
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.04993.x
Subject(s) - medicine , acrodermatitis , dermatology , globe , differential diagnosis , pediatrics , pathology , alternative medicine , ophthalmology
Ever since its inception, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, has been recognized as an uncommon clinical entity which has been sparingly reported from across the globe. The attempt to have cumulative information on prevalent nomenclature, definition, reminiscences, and clinical overtures has brought differential diagnosis and diagnosis in sharp focus, the highlights of which are outlined. Hence, it was considered important to review the evolution of treatment options available thus far including use of biologics.