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From: Graham Balin <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 15 April 1998 18:28
Subject: Re: pitted keratolysis
>Have just seen the first case of pitted keratolysis (manky sweaty soles all
>full of tiny punched out lesions in the keratin)in ages and I can't
>remember what the treatment is. Is it just to dry the feet, alternate
>footwear etc or is something needed to combat what I seem to remember as a
>corynebacterium infection needed?
>Any lurking skin experts?
It was Corynebacterium minutissimum when I last looked. Responds to
erythromycin. Can be taken orally but I prefer the topical versions used
for acne like Stiemycin. You can also try potassium permanganate soaks.
Best answer is wearing sandals for a while!
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