This image shows a typical case of pitted keratolysis on the bottom of a foot and toes. This image displays numerous, dark, fine depressions typical of pitted keratolysis. This image displays numerous pits that are often associated with increased sweating and foot moisture. This image displays numerous, fine pits caused a bacterial infection in pitted keratolysis. This image displays the subtle pits, or depressions, in the skin of the foot typical of pitted keratolysis. This image displays "pits" of pitted keratolysis that appear flat and not as deep pits.
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Pitted Keratolysis  Information for adults

Picture of Pitted Keratolysis: This image shows a typical case of pitted keratolysis on the bottom of a foot and toes. Divider line
This image shows a typical case of pitted keratolysis on the bottom of a foot and toes.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1129. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1875-1876. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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