Primary erythromelalgia in a child

Erythromelalgia is a rare disease of unclear etiology occurring mostly in adults, characterized by increased local skin temperature, burning pain in the feet and less often the hands. This article describes a boy suffering from a primary type of erythromelalgia, and difficulties with achieving a significant improvement with the currently available treatment.

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