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 88 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez 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.