Pitted keratolysis
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Pitted keratolysis is a non-contagious skin infection
that can be caused by wearing tight or restricting footwear and excessive sweating. 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. After discontinuation of the antibotical creme, be sure to change socks frequently. After exercise be sure to thoroughly clean your feet. Dry after cleaning so they do not remain warm and moist. Pitted Keratolysis is caused by bacteria, which thrive in these environments.
It was first described in India but has worldwide distribution.
Fairly common, especially in military where wet shoes/boots are worn for extended period of time without removing/cleaning.
Skin infection
A skin infection is an infection of the skin. Infection of the skin is distinguished from dermatitis, which is inflammation of the skin, but a skin infection can result in skin inflammation...
that can be caused by wearing tight or restricting footwear and excessive sweating. The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the surface of the feet and toes, particularly weight bearing
Weight bearing
In orthopedics, weight-bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on the leg on which surgery has been performed. In general, it is described as a percentage of the body weight, because each leg of a healthy person carries the full body weight when walking, in an alternating fashion.After...
areas. Treatment consists of the application of topical antibiotics. After discontinuation of the antibotical creme, be sure to change socks frequently. After exercise be sure to thoroughly clean your feet. Dry after cleaning so they do not remain warm and moist. Pitted Keratolysis is caused by bacteria, which thrive in these environments.
History
Pitted keratolysis was first named "Keratoma plantare sulcatum."It was first described in India but has worldwide distribution.
See also
Fairly common, especially in military where wet shoes/boots are worn for extended period of time without removing/cleaning.