In children, acrodermatitis is seen frequently in conjunction with hepatitis B and that diagnosis must also be considered when acrodermatitis is diagnosed. When acrodermatitis is associated with hepatitis B, it is called Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. Obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination . Associated conditions such as hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr virus infection should be managed appropriately. However, the associated conditions must be watched carefully.
Complications occur as a result of associated conditions rather than as a result of acrodermatitis.
Call your health care provider if signs or symptoms as described here are present.