Pitted keratolysis
Macerated skin over the toes and ball of the foot in pitted keratolysis
Keywords: Bacterial skin infection, Coalesced crater-shaped pits, Erosion, Foot, Keratolysis plantare sulcatum, Macerated skin, Plantar foot, Punched-out pits, Toes
What is pitted keratolysis?
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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