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What is the definition of Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis?
Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis is a skin condition characterized by fever, inflammation of the joints (arthritis), and painful skin lesions that appear mainly on the face, neck, back and arms. Although middle-aged women are most likely to develop this condition, it may also affect men, older adults and even infants. The exact cause of Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis often isn't known. It is suspected that it can be a reaction of the body to certain exposures (sun), infections (Streptococcus bacteria, Campylobacter), or medications (azathioprine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications). This condition can also occur with some types of cancer and other serious health problems.
What are the alternative names for Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis?
  • Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis
  • Gomm Button disease
  • Neutrophilic dermatosis, acute febrile
  • SS
  • Sweet syndrome
Who are the top Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis Local Doctors?
Dr. John M. Lamancuso
Internal Medicine
Dr. John M. Lamancuso
Internal Medicine

Great Lakes Physician Practice PC

15 S Main St, Suite 151, 
Jamestown, NY 
 (24.9 mi)
814-483-0113
Languages Spoken:
English
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John Lamancuso is an Internal Medicine provider in Jamestown, New York. Dr. Lamancuso and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Marcelle A. Grassi
Dermatology
Dr. Marcelle A. Grassi
Dermatology

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Elm And Carlton St, 
Buffalo, NY 
 (40.8 mi)
716-845-2300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Marcelle Grassi is a Dermatologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Grassi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Sea-Blue Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Elizabeth A. Griffiths
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Dr. Elizabeth A. Griffiths
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Elm And Carlton St, 
Buffalo, NY 
 (40.8 mi)
716-845-2300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Elizabeth Griffiths is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Griffiths and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center