Symmetrical Lividities of the Soles

Ultrasonography detects symmetrical lividities of the soles of the feet: a non‐hyperhidrosis case treated with AlCl3 solution

“…This case of SyL without hyperhidrosis responded to AlCl 3 solution. Our survey of cases found only a few reports in English of SyL; 1–5 however, a number of cases have been reported in Japan. Thus, we reviewed the well‐documented Japanese reports to obtain clues for treatment 6–23 .…”

“…Symmetrical lividities of the soles of the feet (SyL) is an inflammatory skin disease with symptoms that include well‐defined, blue‐red, edematous eruptions on the soles 1,2 . Based on the evidence that SyL is accompanied by hyperhidrosis and is associated with confining footwear, SyL is thought to be caused by several factors, including humid environment, trauma, and pressure 3,4 .…”