Catalog

Infectious dermatitis of the forefeet

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Infectious dermatitis of the forefeet – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1419567261

A characteristic acute exudative eczema which first develops adjacent to one or more toe clefts but may then spread to involve much of the skin of the forefoot and beyond. It is associated with sweating and occlusion with maceration and infection of the interdigital web spaces by dermatophytes and bacteria.