Skin Conditions
Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti]
Mild
ICD-10: L44 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जियानोटी-क्रोस्टी सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: ஜியானோட்டி-க்ரோஸ்டி நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಜಿಯಾನೋಟ್ಟಿ-ಕ್ರೋಸ್ಟಿ ರೋಗ · తెలుగు: జియానోట్టి-క్రోస్టి వ్యాధి · বাংলা: জিয়ানোটি-ক্রস্টি রোগ · मराठी: जियानोटी-क्रोस्टी रोग · ગુજરાતી: જિયાનોટી-ક્રોસ્ટી રોગ
About this condition
This is a harmless childhood skin condition that causes small, firm, flat-topped bumps to appear on the face, arms, legs, and buttocks. It is often triggered by viral infections and typically resolves on its own within weeks to months without scarring. Though it may look concerning, it rarely causes discomfort and doesn't require aggressive treatment.
Common symptoms
small raised bumps on skin
rash on face and limbs
itchy skin
swollen lymph nodes
flat-topped papules
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जियानोटी-क्रोस्टी सिंड्रोम · बच्चों में पपड़ीदार चकत्ते · शिशु त्वचा पैपुलर रोग · बच्चों की त्वचा पर दाने |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஜியானோட்டி-க்ரோஸ்டி நோய் · குழந்தை தோல் கொப்புளங்கள் · குழந்தைகளுக்கு தோல் அரிப்பு · குழந்தை தோல் படை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಜಿಯಾನೋಟ್ಟಿ-ಕ್ರೋಸ್ಟಿ ರೋಗ · ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಚರ್ಮದ ಮೇಲೆ ಗುಳ್ಳೆಗಳು · ಮಗುವಿನ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಚರ್ಮದ ಕೆಂಪು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | జియానోట్టి-క్రోస్టి వ్యాధి · పిల్లల చర్మంపై దద్దుర్లు · శిశువు చర్మ గడ్డలు · పిల్లల చర్మ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জিয়ানোটি-ক্রস্টি রোগ · শিশুর ত্বকে ফুসকুড়ি · শিশু চর্মরোগ · বাচ্চাদের চামড়ায় দানা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जियानोटी-क्रोस्टी रोग · लहान मुलांच्या त्वचेवर पुरळ · बाल त्वचा रोग · मुलांच्या त्वचेवर चट्टे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જિયાનોટી-ક્રોસ્ટી રોગ · બાળકોની ચામડી પર ગૂમડાં · શિશુ ચર્મ રોગ · બાળકોની ચામડીનો ફોલ્લો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti]?
small raised bumps on skin, rash on face and limbs, itchy skin, swollen lymph nodes, flat-topped papules.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
Is Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti]?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3 days.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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