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Pitted keratolysis (also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum, [1] keratoma plantare sulcatum, [1] and ringed keratolysis [1]) is a bacterial skin infection of the foot. [2] The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the sole of the feet and toes, particularly weight-bearing areas. The infection is caused by Kytococcus sedentarius.
Burning feet syndrome, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, is a medical condition that causes severe burning and aching of the feet, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes of the feet that lead to excessive sweating. It can even affect the eyes, causing scotoma and amblyopia. The condition occurs more frequently in women, and usually ...
Here, experts explain the reasons for itchy feet and how to treat each. Itchy feet aren’t always an indication of something serious, but they can be. Here, experts explain the reasons for itchy ...
Athlete's foot fungus may infect any part of the foot, but most often grows between the toes. [3] The next most common area is the bottom of the foot. [6] The same fungus may also affect the nails or the hands. [4] It is a member of the group of diseases known as tinea. [7]
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur. [4] [8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening. [7] The cause of the condition is not ...
Trench foot, also known by other names, is a type of foot damage due to moisture. [1] Initial symptoms often include tingling or itching which can progress to numbness. [1] [2] The feet may become red or bluish in color. [1] As the condition worsens the feet can start to swell and smell of decay. [1] Complications may include skin breakdown or ...
Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination.
Keratolysis exfoliativa (also known as"lamellar dyshidrosis", [1] "recurrent focal palmar peeling", [2] "recurrent palmar peeling" [1]: 212 [2]) is a sometimes harmless, sometimes painful skin condition that can affect the focal surface of the fingers and/or the palm or soles of the feet.