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Ganglia, synovial cyst, [1] Gideon's disease, Olamide's cyst, Bible cyst, Bible bump [2] Cyst on dorsum of left hand close to the wrist: Specialty: Plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, hand surgery: Symptoms: Small soft bump associated with a joint or tendon sheath [3] Complications: Only with operative treatment: Usual onset: Any age ...
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin.
Dupuytren's contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease, Morbus Dupuytren, Palmar fibromatosis and historically as Viking disease or Celtic hand) is a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. [2]
HSV-1 whitlow is often contracted by health care workers that come in contact with the virus; it is most commonly contracted by dental workers and medical workers exposed to oral secretions. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is also often observed in thumb-sucking children with primary HSV-1 oral infection ( autoinoculation ) prior to seroconversion , [ 1 ] and ...
“Hand sanitizers contain alcohol, and alcohol is a chemical that will disrupt the surfaces and outer envelope of many viruses, therefore killing the virus,” says William Schaffner, M.D., an ...
Warts are non-cancerous viral growths usually occurring on the hands and feet but which can also affect other locations, such as the genitals or face. [1] [3] One or many warts may appear. [3] They are distinguished from cancerous tumors as they are caused by a viral infection, such as a human papillomavirus, rather than a cancer growth. [3]
Molluscum contagiosum virus spread by direct contact or contaminated objects [4] Risk factors: Weak immune system, atopic dermatitis, crowded living conditions [2] Diagnostic method: Based on appearance [3] Differential diagnosis: Warts, herpes simplex, chickenpox, folliculitis [5] Prevention: Hand washing, not sharing personal items [6] Treatment