Dermoscopy of Pitted Keratolysis

Dermoscopy of Pitted Keratolysis

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Irritated hyperhidrotic soles with multiple small pits are pathognomonic for Advanced Wound Care - Hydrogels 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 fundamentally Serveware clinical and treatment generally consists of a combination of hygienic measures, correcting plantar hyperhidrosis and topical antimicrobials.