Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica

Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (EIB) is a skin condition caused by a Candida albicans infection, characterized by an oval-shaped area of macerated white skin on the web between and extending onto the sides of the fingers.[1]:310

Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica
SpecialtyDermatology

History

EIB was first discovered by 2 two scientists, Gougerot and Goncea in 1915. It was later named by another scientist Johannes Fabry in 1917.[2]

Causes and symptoms

It is believed that EIB is caused by working with water often. It is common among bartenders and homemakers. EIB can be found on both the hands and feet.[3] It is most common between the middle and ring finger and sometimes found between toes.[4] It is not known exactly how long the infection will last since it varies often between people who have gotten infected.[5] The most common symptoms are pruritus and discomfort while on rare occasions some do experience pain.[6]

See also

References
  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (2018). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8). PMID 30677843.
  3. Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (15 August 2018). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8). PMID 30677843.
  4. A., Chiriac; P., Pinteala Foia; P., Brzezinskki. "Erosio blastomycetica interdigitale sign of Candidiasis and diabetes!". EBSCOhost. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science.
  5. Koetter, George F. "California and Western Medicine". ProQuest. BMJ Publishing Group LTD.
  6. Schlager, Emma; Ashack, Kurt; Khachemoune, Amor (2018). "Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis". Dermatology Online Journal. 24 (8). PMID 30677843.


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