Description of the disease * EnglishPolish Pobierz sekcję do PDF Definition A rare skin disease characterized initially by erythematous patches with superficial necrosis, at later stages by hyperkeratotic plaques with a rim of dusky erythema, of exclusively acral distribution with a predilection for the lower extremities, and universal association with hepatitis C virus infection. Patients typically experience pruritus or pain. Serum zinc levels may or may not be decreased, although oral zinc supplementation often improves the condition. Disease data Classification Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome Synonyms NAE Martwiczy rumień kończynowy NAE Necrolytic acral erythema ORPHA code 439196 OMIM code - ICD10 code L53.8 ICD11 code - *Soruce Extended description of the disease Pobierz sekcję do PDF No additional description. Orphanet - interntowa baza danych dotyczących rzadkich chorób i sierochych leków. ©INSERM 1999 - Dostępna na stronie www.orphanet.pl