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Pool Toes: Case Report and Review of Pool-Associated Pedal Dermatoses.
Cureus
November 2020
Dermatology, San Diego Family Dermatology, National City, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Pool swimmers can develop various skin conditions on their feet, collectively known as pedal dermatoses, which can be caused by multiple factors such as friction, infections, and contact with pool surfaces.
- Specific types of dermatoses include aquagenic keratoderma, pool dermatitis, and tinea pedis among others, which can lead to issues like blisters, itching, and skin irritation.
- A case study highlights a seven-year-old girl who experienced pool toes, resulting in painful skin lesions on her feet after contact with a rough swimming pool surface, illustrating the impact of friction-induced injuries.
Tatami Mats: A Source of Pitted Keratolysis in a Martial Arts Athlete?
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
April 2018
Daniela Ledić Drvar, MD, PhD, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Šalata 4, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
Article Synopsis
- Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a bacterial skin infection that often presents with small, crater-like pits on the soles of the feet, typically unnoticed until associated odor and excessive sweating cause distress.
- The condition is prevalent globally, particularly among individuals who sweat heavily or wear tight-fitting shoes, with misdiagnosis common as it can resemble other foot ailments like athlete's foot or warts.
- A case study highlighted a 32-year-old male patient misdiagnosed with plantar warts, whose PK was confirmed through clinical signs, negative fungal tests, and his sweaty lifestyle, especially from training barefoot on mats.
Pitted keratolysis - a study of various clinical manifestations.
Int J Dermatol
November 2017
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, H.B.T. Medical College and Dr. R.N. Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Article Synopsis
- Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a bacterial skin infection characterized by noninflammatory pits, often underdiagnosed when it presents in atypical forms; this study aimed to assess a variety of clinical manifestations in PK patients.* -
- The study examined 30 patients, predominantly females, with common symptoms of hyperhidrosis and malodour; key affected areas included the skin between toes, plantar skin, and in some cases, palms and nails, revealing unusual inflammatory responses and lesions.* -
- Findings indicate that PK can manifest beyond conventional symptoms, involving additional skin areas and presenting with inflammation and pigmentation changes, highlighting the need for broader recognition of its clinical variations.*
Plantar Hyperhidrosis: An Overview.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg
July 2016
Department of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, 148 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address:
Plantar hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating on the soles of feet, can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and emotional well-being. Hyperhidrosis is divided into primary and secondary categories, depending on the cause of the sweating, with plantar hyperhidrosis typically being primary and idiopathic. There is an overall increased risk of cutaneous infection in the presence of hyperhidrosis, including fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.
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An Bras Dermatol
October 2016
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Pitted keratolysis is a skin disorder that affects the stratum corneum of the plantar surface and is caused by Gram-positive bacteria. A 30-year-old male presented with small punched-out lesions on the plantar surface. A superficial shaving was carried out for scanning electron microscopy.
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