Keratolytic winter erythema

Keratolytic winter erythema, also known as Oudtshoorn skin disease, manifests during childhood with recurrent episodes of palmoplantar erythema and centrifugal epidermal peeling. Lateral and dorsal aspects of the hands and feet can be involved. A less common finding is a slowly migratory, annular erythema that is seen mostly on the extremities. Between flares, the skin may appear unremarkable. Hyperhidrosis, associated with a pungent odor, is invariably present, and itching can occur. Peeling is preceded by the formation of dry blisters due to keratolysis, whereas formation of vesicles or bullae is rare. Cold weather, moisture, febrile diseases, and physical and mental stress can trigger exacerbations. In severely affected individuals, skin manifestations persist unremittingly. Penetrance of the disease is high, but expressivity is variable, even within the same family (summary by Ngcungcu et al., 2017). [from OMIM]