Dermoscopy of Pitted Keratolysis

Dermoscopy of Pitted Keratolysis

Irritated hyperhidrotic soles with multiple small pits are pathognomonic for pitted keratolysis (PK). Here we show the dermatoscopic view of typical pits that can ensure the diagnosis. PK is a plantar infection caused by Gram-positive bacteria, particularly Corynebacterium. Increases in skin surface pH, hyperhidrosis, and prolonged occlusion allow these bacteria to proliferate. The diagnosis is...

Pitted keratolysis: an infective cause of foot odour.

Plantar pitted keratolysis: a study from non-risk groups

Pitted keratolysis is an acquired, superficial bacterial infection of the skin which is characterized by typical malodor and pits in the hyperkeratotic areas of the soles. It is more common in barefooted people in tropical areas, or those who have to wear occlusive shoes, such as soldiers, sailors and athletes. In this study, we evaluated 41 patients who had been diagnosed with plantar pitted k...

Dermatoscopic Findings of Palmar Pitted Keratolysis Due to Battery Heated Hand Warmer Pilli El Isıtıcısına Bağlı Palmar Pitted Keratolizde Dermatoskopik Bulgular

Uz.Dr.Bengü Nisa AKAY Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İbni Sina Hastanesi Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı Samanpazarı 06100 Ankara Türkiye Phone : +90 312 508 25 58 E-mail Address : [email protected] Pitted keratolysis is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin. Corynebacteria infection of the skin is generally the cause although other bacteria have been isolated. Clinical...

Rheumatoid keratolysis: a series of 40 eyes.

PURPOSE Rheumatoid keratolysis (RK) is a rare but a serious cause of ocular morbidity in rheumatoid patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the presenting features, the subsequent treatment, and the outcome of patients with RK in the authors' department. METHODS A retrospective study was undertaken of all patients with a diagnosis of RK at Bristol Eye Hospital between January 1987 and ...