Using oral tetracycline and topical betamethasone valerate to treat acrodermatitis continua of hallopeau

Cutis. 2002 Aug;70(2):106-8.

Abstract

Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) is a rare type of localized pustular psoriasis. We report the case of a 65-year-old alcoholic woman who had severe inflammatory ACH for 10 years. Initial therapy with sulfasalazine was unsuccessful. The patient was then treated with oral tetracycline and topical betamethasone valerate with occlusive dressing. Her condition improved dramatically after one week.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / complications*
  • Acrodermatitis / drug therapy*
  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Betamethasone Valerate / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Humans
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Tetracycline / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Betamethasone Valerate
  • Tetracycline