This image displays the subtle pits, or depressions, in the skin of the foot typical of pitted keratolysis. This image displays pits and areas of subtle color change on the bottom of the foot (plantar foot) typical of pitted keratolysis. This image displays how pitted keratolysis may have red areas that peel, rather than the typical multiple pits.
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Pitted Keratolysis  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Pitted Keratolysis: This image displays the subtle pits, or depressions, in the skin of the foot typical of pitted keratolysis. Divider line
This image displays the subtle pits, or depressions, in the skin of the foot typical of pitted keratolysis.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
In addition to recommending the above steps to minimize moisture, a physician may try:
  • 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.
With some combination of these treatments, the skin lesions and odor of pitted keratolysis usually disappear within 4 weeks.


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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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