Pitted keratolysis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Pitted keratolysis, also known as Sweaty sock syndrome, is a skin infection that can be caused by wearing tight or restricting footwear and excessive sweating during exercise. The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the surface of the feet and toes, particularly weight-bearing areas. Treatment consists of the application of topical antibiotics.[1]
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Skin
Feet
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Pitted keratolysis. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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References
- ↑ "Without Proper Treatment, Skin Infections Can Sideline Your Season". American Academy of Dermatology. March 3, 2006. Retrieved February 2007. Check date values in:
|accessdate=, |date=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Dermatology Atlas".