Milker granuloma L92.3

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Milker Granulation Node; Milker panaritium

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Foreign body granuloma as a result of a cow's hair penetrating the corium. S.a.u. Barbershop granuloma.

Localization This section has been translated automatically.

Nail fold or skin fold between two fingers.

Differential diagnosis This section has been translated automatically.

Ecthyma contagiosum.

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

Surgical removal of the foreign body or total excision of the entire lesion.
The accompanying inflammatory reaction can be treated with intralesional injections of glucocorticoids such as triamcinolone (e.g. Volon A 10 crystal suspension diluted 1:4 with local anaesthetics such as mepivacaine).
In case of superinfection, additional moist compresses with antiseptic additives such as potassium permanganate (light pink) or quinolinol (e.g. Chinosol 1:1000 or R042 ).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer