Childhood blistering distal dactylitis: An uncommon cutaneous manifestation of Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

Blistering distal dactylitis (BDD) is a rare, bacterial skin infection presenting as bullous lesions over the fingers, especially in the age group of <16 years. We present a case of a child presenting with BDD secondary to Staphylococcus aureus infection.

Keywords

• blistering distal dactylitis
• staphylococcus aureus
• child