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She also reported a red\/purple-type discoloration of her legs aggravated by warmth and standing, compatible with erythromelalgia. The diagnosis of SFN was confirmed by a reduced intraepidermal nerve fiber density (IENFD) in skin biopsy sample. No underlying conditions were found. Symptomatic neuropathic pain treatment was started with moderate effect. The second patient (16 years of age) developed painful sensations in both feet and hands 6 weeks after an ICU admission for diabetic ketoacidosis, which included dysautonomia symptoms. She also exhibited some signs of erythromelalgia. The patient was diagnosed with predominant SFN (abnormal IENFD and quantitative sensory testing) as well as minor large nerve fiber involvement. Treatment with duloxetine, combined with a rehabilitation program, resulted in a marked improvement in her daily functioning. 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