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The finger webspace refers to the small folds of skin in between the fingers and the pointer finger and the thumb. Although it is a small area, it is particularly prone to scabies, an itchy skin condition caused by a mite that burrows into the skin in this area. Chemical irritants and soap can also cause an itchy rash in this area. To find out what treatment the child's physician might advise, click the pictures below.
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Dyshidrotic Eczema Dyshidrotic eczema appears as small, itchy, fluid-filled blisters on the hands and feet. It is not known what causes dyshidrotic eczema. Sweating does not seem to cause the condition, although the term…
Irritant Contact Dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by direct chemical injury, repeated rubbing (friction), or injury of any kind to the skin. Irritant contact dermatitis is not the same as true allergic contact dermatitis…
Scabies (Pediatric) Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny parasite (mite) called Sarcoptes scabiei that can live and multiply (infest) on skin. They are passed between people by prolonged skin-to-skin contact.
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Abscess An abscess is an infection characterized by a collection of pus underneath a portion of the skin. Bacteria commonly causing abscesses are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus. These bacteria…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric) Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergy to a substance (the allergen) touching the skin. The reaction occurs 48–72 hours after exposure. Common allergens are nickel, chromates, rubber chemicals, and…
Bug Bite or Sting (Pediatric) Bites or stings from insects (arthropods) are very common. Most reactions are mild, and symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to either the insect or the irritating substances (toxins) the insect makes and…
Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper skin tissue, most often caused by the types of bacteria called Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or (in children under 2 years old…
Common Wart Warts are growths of the skin and mucous membranes (the mouth or genitals) that are caused by over 100 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Common warts are usually found on areas of the body prone to trauma, such…
Granuloma Annulare Granuloma annulare is a common skin condition where bumps appear over the joints and the backs of the hands. Its cause is not known, and most outbreaks of granuloma annulare go away after a few years with or without…
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a suddenly appearing (acute), self-limited viral disease caused by viruses of the enterovirus group, particularly Coxsackievirus A16. The development (incubation) period…
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) The first eruption of skin or mouth sores with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) is called primary herpes. This may be more severe than the more commonly recognized than secondary, or recurrent, herpes infections…
Lichen Simplex Chronicus Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), also known as neurodermatitis circumscripta, is an itchy skin condition causing thickened skin at the areas of skin injured by repeated scratching and rubbing. Lichen simplex…
Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus) Atypical moles (atypical nevi) or dysplastic moles (dysplastic nevi), are caused by collections of the color-producing (pigment-producing) cells of the skin (melanocytes) in which the cells grow in an abnormal…
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac dermatides, called poison ivy dermatitis for simplicity here) are all an allergic reaction to the oil found on the leaves and in the stems and roots of poison ivy, poison oak…
Psoriasis Psoriasis is a non-contagious, lifelong skin problem with thickened, red, and often scaly skin. It is very likely to be hereditary (run in families) and seems to be caused by errors in how the immune system works.
Pyogenic Granuloma Pyogenic granuloma is a common, non-cancerous (benign) growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding bump on the skin or inside the mouth. It is made up of blood vessels and may occur at a location that has…
Vitiligo Vitiligo is a disease where the immune system turns against itself (autoimmune disease) where immune cells of the body attack the color-producing (pigment-producing) cells (melanocytes) to cause white patches…