''Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica'' (EIB) is a

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caused by a ''

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, characterised by an oval-shaped area of macerated white skin on the web between and extending on to the sides of the

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Signs and symptoms

It is common among

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and homemakers. EIB can be found on both the

hands A hand is a prehensile, multi-fingered appendage located at the end of the forearm or forelimb of primates such as humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, and lemurs. A few other vertebrates such as the koala (which has two opposable thumbs on each "han ...

and feet. It is most common between the

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and

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and sometimes found between

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Cause

It is believed that EIB is caused by working with

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often. It is not known exactly how long the

will last since it varies often between people who have gotten infected. The most common symptoms are

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and discomfort while on rare occasions some do experience pain.

Treatment

Keep the site dry using soft cotton. Avoid immersion in liquids or other trigger factors. Topical

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is useful.

History

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

References

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Signs and symptoms

Cause

Treatment

History

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