ATLAS OF SKIN DISEASES

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Pitted Keratolysis is a common term for a group of the superficial skin infections, which involves keratin layer.  Plantar surfaces are usually affected. The typical features of Pitted Keratolysis are crater-like skin lesions and frequent maceration of skin related to hyperhidrosis. Pitted Keratolysis is caused by Corynebacterium species, Actinomyces or Micrococcus.

Keratolysis is a common term for a group of the superficial skin infections, which involves keratin layer.  Plantar surfaces are usually affected. The typical features of Pitted Keratolysis are crater-like skin lesions and frequent maceration of skin related to hyperhidrosis. Pitted Keratolysis is caused by Corynebacterium species, Actinomyces  or Micrococcus.