Medical condition
| Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (EIB) is a skin condition caused by a Candida albicans infection, characterised by an oval-shaped area of macerated white skin on the web between and extending on to the sides of the fingers.
Signs and symptoms
It is common among bartenders and homemakers. EIB can be found on both the hands and feet. It is most common between the middle and ring finger and sometimes found between toes.
Cause
It is believed that EIB is caused by working with water often. It is not known exactly how long the infection will last since it varies often between people who have gotten infected. The most common symptoms are pruritus and discomfort while on rare occasions some do experience pain.
Treatment
Keep the site dry using soft cotton. Avoid immersion in liquids or other trigger factors. Topical econazole is useful.
History
EIB was first discovered by two scientists,"Henry Gougerot" and "Goncea" in 1915. It was later named by another scientist "Johannes Fabry" in 1917.
See also
References
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ^ Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (15 August 2018). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8). doi:10.5070/D3248041124. PMID 30677843.
- A., Chiriac; P., Pinteala Foia; P., Brzezinskki (2014). "Erosio blastomycetica interdigitale sign of Candidiasis and diabetes!". Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 13: 105–106. doi:10.3329/bjms.v13i1.16623.
- Koetter, George F. "California and Western Medicine". BMJ Publishing Group LTD. ProQuest 1774808889.
- ^ Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (2018). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8). doi:10.5070/D3248041124. PMID 30677843.
- Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (2018-08-15). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8): 13030/qt8tm443f6. ISSN 1087-2108. PMID 30677843.
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