Acropustulosis of Infancy Treatment & Management
- Author: Howard Pride, MD; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD more...
Medical Care
Treatment is often unnecessary because of the self-limited nature of infantile acropustulosis. Topical steroids[4] and oral dapsone[8] have been used successfully, if justified in more difficult cases. Topical pramoxine preparations are available without prescription for the treatment of pruritus. Oral antihistamines may be useful in infantile acropustulosis. Successful treatment with topical maxacalcitol has been reported.[9]
Consultations
In infantile acropustulosis, consult a dermatologist or a pediatric dermatologist.
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