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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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
In addition to recommending the above steps to minimize moisture, a physician may try the following:
  • Prescription-strength antiperspirant containing aluminum chloride
  • Prescription antibiotic lotions such as clindamycin, erythromycin, or mupirocin
  • Antifungal cream such as miconazole or clotrimazole
  • Prescription oral antibiotics such as erythromycin
  • Injections of botulinum toxin (in severe cases)
With some combination of these treatments, the skin lesions and odor of pitted keratolysis usually disappear within 4 weeks.


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