Ever had a painfully swollen finger that just wouldn't let you rest? That could be WHITLOW a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV 1 or HSV 2). It's more common Herpetic Whitlow DermNet Differential diagnosis of subungual melanoma from a surgical point of view Most people may call this WHITLOW infection (even couple of healthcare providers) BUT it isn't. This is acute #PARONYCHIA (a thread) DIFFERENCE between Whitlow & Parochynia #WHITLOW is a contagious viral I'm a simple girl with simple pleasures. Please do punch biopsies of rashes.* *I will accept shaves of CTCL and vitiligo #dermatopathology #pathology #dermatology Acral Melanocytic Neoplasms: A Comprehensive Review of Acral Nevus and Acral Melanoma in Asian Perspective