Idiopathic palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis in children

Idiopathic palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis (IPPH) is a recently described disorder characterized by painful erythematous plantar nodules and in thre e cases, showed a typical neutrophilic infiltrate around and within the ecc rine sweat apparatus. Five cases of IPPH on the soles of the feet in health y children are reported. The disorder presented after intense physical acti vity in four cases. The course was beni,on and self-limiting. Complete bed rest for several days without any medical therapy led to alleviation of the pain and disappearance of all the lesions. Conclusion Idiopathic palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis may be more common than reported. Paediatricians should be aware of it in order to avoid unnec essary diagnostic tests and treatments.