Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood | |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
Asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood (APEC) (also known as "unilateral laterothoracic exanthem") is a rare, self-limited and spontaneously resolving skin rash of the exanthem type with unknown cause that occurs in children. [1] It occurs primarily in the late winter and early spring, most common in Europe, and affecting girls more often than boys. [2]: 400 [3] It is probably viral, [4] but no virus has yet been associated with the condition.