Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands (NDDH) is a skin condition that presents with edematous pustular or ulcerative nodules or plaques localized to the dorsal hands.James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. .
Signs and symptoms Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands is characterized by bullae, pustules, and delicate erythematous plaques on the hands' dorsa.
Causes Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands is often associated with other conditions. Hematological disorders such as myelodysplastic syndrome and plasma cell dyscrasias are common.
Diagnosis The histopathology of NDDH lesions shows a dense neutrophil infiltrate in the dermis, which is typically linked to leukocytoclastic debris and subepidermal edema.
Treatment Systemic corticosteroids are the main method of treatment.
See also List of cutaneous conditions
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