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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

Extremities

Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]
Pitted keratolysis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.^[2]

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".

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[1] "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)

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+Image:Pitted keratolysis02.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>
+Image:Pitted keratolysis03.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>
+Image:Pitted keratolysis04.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>
+Image:Pitted keratolysis05.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>
+Image:Pitted keratolysis06.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>
+Image:Pitted keratolysis07.jpg|Pitted keratolysis. <SMALL><SMALL>''[http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/  Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.]''<ref name="Dermatology Atlas">{{Cite web | title = Dermatology Atlas | url = http://www.atlasdermatologico.com.br/}}</ref></SMALL></SMALL>