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A herpetic whitlow is a herpes lesion ( whitlow ), typically on a finger or thumb, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Occasionally infection occurs on the toes or on the nail cuticle. Herpes whitlow can be caused by infection by HSV-1 or HSV-2. [1] HSV-1 whitlow is often contracted by health care workers that come in contact with the ...
Feb 7, 2023 · Herpetic whitlow may resemble the following conditions: Paronychia: Inflammation or swelling of your fingers and toes in the folds of your nail. A polymicrobial infection causes the condition. Dyshidrotic eczema: Noninfectious dermatitis with small, itchy, uncomfortable blisters on your palms, the sides of your fingers and the soles of your feet.
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Mar 22, 2024 · Summary. Herpetic whitlow causes a painful rash on the finger due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. It's a skin condition that is more likely to occur in people with immune system compromise. Also likely are recurring infections, especially at times of illness or stress when symptoms re-emerge.
- Colleen Doherty, MD
Apr 24, 2023 · Outlook. Herpetic whitlow can occur due to an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Symptoms can include painful blisters, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment may include antiviral ...
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Jan 23, 2024 · Herpetic whitlow, or whitlow finger, is a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It forms when a type of HSV enters the skin around the finger, leading to redness, soreness ...
Herpetic whitlow is a cutaneous infection of the distal aspect of the finger caused by herpes simplex virus. (See also Overview and Evaluation of Hand Disorders.) Herpetic whitlow may cause intense pain, redness, and swelling of the finger. The digital pulp is not very tense, but can be red and swollen; fever and lymphadenopathy are also possible.
Jul 31, 2023 · Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is common and is most often transmitted in childhood through direct physical contact.[1] The most common infectious sites are oral mucosa (HSV-1) or genital mucosa (HSV-2). Rarely, the infection may be spread to the distal phalanx via direct inoculation and cause pain, swelling, erythema, and vesicles in an entity known as herpetic whitlow. This diagnosis is of ...
