Pitted and ringed keratolysis. A review and update.
The varied clinical manifestations of pitted keratolysis in the soles and of ringed keratolysis in the palms are presented. The etiologic agent, a species of Corynebacterium, has been proved to produce similar lesions in experimental patients. The histopathology in the stratum corneum and its treatment are also summarized.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents