Blistering distal dactylitis in Adult
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Synopsis
Blistering distal dactylitis is an acute superficial infection of the palmar fat pad of the finger, usually caused by Group A streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) or Staphylococcus aureus. Occasionally, lesions may occur on the proximal digit or palmar surface. School-aged children are most commonly affected, but it may occur in any age group. There are a few reports of blistering distal dactylitis occurring in immunosuppressed or immunocompromised children and adults (eg, HIV, diabetes mellitus, and prednisone use). In some cases, inoculation from nasal bacterial colonization / flora has been suspected (eg, from nose picking).
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ICD10CM:
L08.9 – Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
238407005 – Blistering distal dactylitis
L08.9 – Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
238407005 – Blistering distal dactylitis
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Last Reviewed:07/21/2021
Last Updated:08/04/2021
Last Updated:08/04/2021
Blistering distal dactylitis in Adult
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