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Image Number #8600 (Pitted keratolysis)

Diagnosis: Pitted keratolysis

Description: Classic keratin holes sole of foot Sparing of instep

Morphology: Atrophy

Site: Foot,sole

Sex: F

Age: 31

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Ian McColl

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History:

Patient of Dr K Shahid

31 year old woman
Presented with hyperhydrosis & smelly feet
No itch , pain or discomfort
Diagnosis
Pitted Keratolysis
Rx
Erythromycin 250 mg QID for 6 days
Keep feet dry & open shoewear.

Smelly Feet ,Hyperhidrosis and Cluster of punched out pits on soles --> Pitted Keratolysis

Treatment
Topical Clindamycin or Fusidic Acid and
Oral Erythromycin .

20 % Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate Solution Nocte to Control Hyperhidrosis.

aluminium zirconium compounds are newer generation antiperspirants much better tolerated by the skin and are less likely to cause irritation

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