Abstract

The Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, also known as papular acrodermatitis of childhood, is an uncommon rash that usually occurs in children between 1 and 6 years old. Given that these patients are usually brought to their pediatrician, it is essential to know the characteristics of this syndrome.The clinical picture is characterized by a self-limited and asymptomatic papulo-vesicular reaction, symmetrically distributed on the face, buttocks and extensor surfaces of the extremities. The trunk is generally respected and the lesions are usually not itchy.We report the cases of two patients treated at the Dermatology Department at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with symptoms consistent with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. We also present the most relevant aspects of this disease.  

Keywords: Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, papular acrodermatitis of childhood, childhood exanthems.