Synonym(s)
Eczema Fingertip eczema; Fingertip eczema
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Dermatitis of the fingertips of various causes. Most often, fingertip dermatitis (fingertip eczema) occurs in the context of a toxic-irritative mechanism.
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For example:
- Chronic allergic contact dermat itis or chronic toxic contact dermatitis,
- dyshidrotic eczema,
- Manifestation of atopic dermatitis; see also dermatitis hiemalis.
Notice! The exact etiological classification is absolutely necessary in order to be able to carry out a targeted therapy.
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DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Epicutaneous testing to rule out contact sensitization, determination of type I sensitization.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
- Atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis of the hand as a minus variant of psoriasis (or in the context of a more extensive form of psoriasis)
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Nurturing ointments (e.g. Linola Fett), if necessary treatment of the underlying disease.
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Fingertip dermatitis;Outgoing links (6)
Allergy (overview); Atopic dermatitis (overview); Atopic juvenile plantar dermatosis; Contact dermatitis allergic; Contact dermatitis toxic; Dyshidrotic dermatitis;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
