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Fig. 27.6 Blistering distal dactylitis demonstrating a characteristic tender superficial blister on the volar fat pad. |
Blistering distal dactylitis is an uncommon infection typically caused by
Streptococcus pyogenes but occasionally caused by
Staphylococcus aureus. It typically presents in young children as one or more tender superficial bullae on an erythematous base on the volar fat pad of a finger (Fig. 27-6). In rare instances, toes may be affected.