1997
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.1997.18211899.x
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Pitted keratolysis: clinical manifestations in 53 cases

Abstract: Pitted keratolysis (PK) has been reported to be more common among bare-footed people living in tropical regions. It is now known that the disease is not limited to the tropics but has a world-wide distribution. However, no study has previously been performed analysing the clinical manifestations of the disease in temperate countries. A survey of 53 patients revealed several distinctive clinical features. Hyperhidrosis is the most frequently observed symptom of this condition. Malodour and sliminess of the skin… Show more

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“…Pitted keratolysis (PK), a condition characterized by malodour and erosions on the soles of the feet, is common in people who wear occluded footwear for long periods of time (Takama et al 1997). Kytococcus sedentarius (formerly Micrococcus spp.)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pitted keratolysis (PK), a condition characterized by malodour and erosions on the soles of the feet, is common in people who wear occluded footwear for long periods of time (Takama et al 1997). Kytococcus sedentarius (formerly Micrococcus spp.)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…W różnych obserwacjach mężczyźni stanowili aż 83,5-88,7% pacjentów z PK, a średnia ich wieku wynosiła 24,9-32 lata [1,2,5]. Dziobata keratoliza jest stwierdzana istotnie częściej w grupach zawodowych, których praca wiąże się z długotrwałym noszeniem nieprzewiewnego obuwia, a więc wśród żołnierzy, sportowców lub pracowników fizycznych.…”
Section: Figure 1 Crateriform Pits On the Plantar Skin Located Predunclassified
“…Inne objawy to: przykry zapach (88,7%), śliskość stóp (69,8%) i najrzadziej -bolesność i swędzenie podeszew (11%) [2]. Ze względu na dyskretny początek i skąpoobjawowość keratoliza dziobata może dość długo pozostawać niezauważona.…”
Section: Figure 1 Crateriform Pits On the Plantar Skin Located Predunclassified
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