Acrodermatitis
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When skin lesions appear on the hands, feet, or around the mouth that do not resolve with basic care, it is worth seeking guidance: acrodermatitis groups together several skin conditions that appear mainly in the distal areas of the body, such as fingers and extremities.
Common features: It usually presents with redness, blisters, scaling, or papules on the skin of the hands and feet; some forms are associated with infections, nutritional disturbances, or immune system reactions.
When to seek care? It is reasonable to consult if the lesions persist, spread, cause discomfort, or appear in childhood along with other symptoms, since the pattern helps point to the origin.
Who treats it? The evaluation usually falls to the dermatologist or, in minors, the pediatrician and the pediatric dermatologist, who may draw on other specialties depending on the case. The most prudent course is for a professional to examine the skin before drawing conclusions on your own.
Data on 99 doctors who treat acrodermatitis
Which specialist treats acrodermatitis?
Acrodermatitis in infants should be evaluated by a neonatologist or a pediatrician, who identify the cause and the appropriate management for the patient's age. A dermatologist can help with care of the affected skin, and a pediatric cardiologist may check for related complications. See these specialists for persistent skin lesions in a newborn or child.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acrodermatitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is acrodermatitis?
When skin lesions appear on the hands, feet, or around the mouth that do not resolve with basic care, it is worth seeking guidance: acrodermatitis groups together several skin conditions that appear mainly in the distal areas of the body, such as fingers and extremities.
Which doctor treats acrodermatitis?
Acrodermatitis in infants should be evaluated by a neonatologist or a pediatrician, who identify the cause and the appropriate management for the patient's age. A dermatologist can help with care of the affected skin, and a pediatric cardiologist may check for related complications. See these specialists for persistent skin lesions in a newborn or child.