Pits and maceration in pitted keratolysis on the heel (PK-patient1)
Keywords: Bacterial skin infection, Cerebriform maceration, Crater-shaped pits, Foot, Heel, Keratolysis plantare sulcatum, Punched-out pits
Pitted keratolysis, also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum or ringed keratolysis, is a superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by crater-like pits and malodour. It typically affects pressure-bearing areas on the soles of the feet, although the palms are rarely affected.
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