Wells’ syndrome is a rare disease in which there are itchy, burning, red and inflamed areas that can occur anywhere on the skin; it is also called eosinophilic cellulitis. Fewer than 100 cases have been reported throughout the world.

What is eosinophilic cellulitis? Eosinophilic cellulitis is an uncommon recurrent inflammatory skin disease, also known as Wells syndrome. Who gets eosinophilic cellulitis? Eosinophilic cellulitis can affect all age groups including children and infants. What causes eosinophilic cellulitis? The cause of eosinophilic cellulitis is unknown.

Wells syndrome is a rare eosinophilic disorder that primarily affects the skin. Affected people typically develop a skin rash that is often preceded by itching or burning skin. The rash consists of raised, red, swollen areas that may be warm to the touch.

Eosinophilic cellulitis (EC) is a rare inflammatory skin disorder of unknown etiology first described by Wells in 1971 as "recurrent granulomatous dermatitis with eosinophilia" [1].

2023年7月24日 · Described in 1971, Wells syndrome is a rare dermatosis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by a benign but recurrent evolution. Wells syndrome is mainly observed in adults but can occur at any age. Family cases have been described, but in most cases, this cutaneous disorder is sporadic.

Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells' syndrome (not to be confused with Weil's disease), is a skin disease that presents with painful, red, raised, and warm patches of skin. [2] The rash comes on suddenly, lasts for a few weeks, and often repeatedly comes back. [ 2 ]

Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells’ syndrome) is an inflammatory dermatitis that is often misdiagnosed as infectious cellulitis due to its similarity in presentation. Misdiagnosis leads to delay of correct treatment and inappropriate use of antibiotics. ...

2019年3月13日 · Wells syndrome was first described by George Wells in 1971 as a “recurrent granulomatous dermatitis with eosinophilia”; it is also known as eosinophilic cellulitis. The diagnosis of Wells syndrome is based on clinical presentation and histology.

Wells syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis) is an uncommon condition of unknown etiology. The presentation usually involves a mildly pruritic or tender cellulitis-like eruption with typical...

Wells syndrome is a rare, idiopathic dermatosis with recurrent, erythematous, urticarial plaques that become more indurated and subsequently heal with mild pigmentation. The course of the disease is mild despite occasional constitutional symptoms.