Cutaneous manifestations of acrodynia (pink disease)

Arch Dermatol. 1988 Jan;124(1):107-9.

Abstract

A 14-month-old girl who presented with multiple systemic complaints was found to have gingivitis, peeling of her palms and soles, and a peculiar acral eruption. A diagnosis of acrodynia, or pink disease, was confirmed by elevated levels of mercury in the urine. The many cutaneous manifestations of this once common disease are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrodynia / chemically induced
  • Acrodynia / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Mercury Poisoning / complications
  • Mercury Poisoning / pathology*
  • Muscle Hypotonia / chemically induced
  • Sialorrhea / chemically induced
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Sweating / drug effects