Kawasaki's disease causes various rashes and manifestations of the
mucous membranes and skin. This photograph shows the skin peeling
away from the fingertips. This can also occur on the palms, toes,
soles, and around the nails.
Review Date: 05/01/2006
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
