Medicine:Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica
| Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.[1]:310
Signs and symptoms
It is common among bartenders and homemakers. EIB can be found on both the hands and feet.[2] It is most common between the middle and ring finger and sometimes found between toes.[3]
Cause
It is believed that EIB is caused by working with water often.[2] It is not known exactly how long the infection will last since it varies often between people who have gotten infected.[4] The most common symptoms are pruritus and discomfort while on rare occasions some do experience pain.[5]
Treatment
Keep the site dry using soft cotton. Avoid immersion in liquids or other trigger factors. Topical econazole is useful.[6]
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.[5]
See also
- Candidiasis
- Skin lesion
References
- ↑ James, William D. et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8tm443f6#main.
- ↑ 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. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30677843/#:~:text=The%20prognosis%20is%20good%20and,high%20until%20lesions%20have%20resolved..
| Classification |
|---|
 |  |
