[Juvenile palmar dermatitis acquired at swimming pools]

Abstract

Introduction: We describe a new childhood mechanical dermatosis of the hands due to swimming pools.

Observations: We report two cases of a dermatosis of the hands occurring in children characterized by symetric erythematous plaques on the convexities of the palmar zone of the hands and fingers. It is due to repeated rubbing of the palms on rough pool wall. It disappears spontaneously when stopping this activity.

Discussion: We propose the French appellation of "dermatite palmaire juvenile des piscines" to design this entity which has already been described in the English dermatologic literature under the name of "pool palms". Its characteristic aspect should allow a rapid diagnosis.