Diagnosis: Pompholyx
Description: Acute dermatitis involving posterior nail fold
Morphology: Vesicles
Site: Finger
Sex: F
Age: 45
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: If pompholyx eczema persists around the posterior nail fold it will affect the underlying nail matrix and ultimately lead to nail dystrophy which is reversible when the dermatitis is treated. ie New nail will grow out normally.