Question
A 27 year old female presented with shallow discrete & coalescent pits , hyperhidrosis & malodor over her palms & soles . Diagnosis is?
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Tinea pedis
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Palmoplantar keratoderma
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| C. |
Pitted keratolysis
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| D. |
Inverse tinea versicolor
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Correct answer : c
Pitted keratolysis caused by Micrococcus / Kytococcus sedentarius
It presents with multiple pits over palms & soles
Predisposing factors : Hyperhydrosis.
WhitfieldÕs ointment(3% salicylic acid +6% benzoic acid) can be used for treatment.
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