Symmetric lividity of the soles as seen in private practice.

As seen in private practice, symmetric lividity of the soles is a relatively common condition which occurs predominantly in males in the first three decades of life.Untreated, the syndrome may persist for many years or it may be self-limiting, lasting only a few days. Occupation does not seem to be a factor predisposing to symmetric lividity of the soles. There is a high incidence of family occurrence of this condition.Any form of treatment which controls the hyperhidrosis controls the other symptoms of symmetric lividity of the soles.