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Herpetic whitlow
The vesicles have evolved through the vesicular, pustular, and crusted stages and there is now an erosion. Healing of the herpetic whitlow is imminent

Herpetic whitlow

The vesicles have evolved through the vesicular, pustular, and crusted stages and there is now an erosion. Healing of the herpetic whitlow is imminent  


Keywords: Erosion, Erythema, Healing phase, Herpes simplex virus, Lateral finger, Paronychia, Single digit



What is herpetic whitlow?

Herpetic whitlow is a painful viral cutaneous infection that usually affects the distal fingers or thumbs, and occasionally the toes. It is caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2, and can be vesicular or pustular in nature.

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