Chlorhexidine Scrub, ZnO Nanoparticles Socks and the Combination for Treatment of Pitted Keratolysis

Launched by MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY · Apr 2, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

Introduction Pitted keratolysis is a common skin disease, caused by various gram-positive bacteria including Corynebacterium species, Kytococcus sedentarius, Dermophilus congolensis and Actinomyces species. These bacteria create small tunnels in the stratum corneum, causing pitted lesions at plantar areas. This condition is frequent accompanied by feet malodor and is commonly found in young male adults, especially in soldiers, miners and athletes. The reported prevalence of pitted keratolysis among naval cadets in Thailand was 38.7%. Predisposing factors related to pitted keratolysis are pe...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male security guards and hospital porters , who had pitted keratolysis
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Male security guards and hospital porters who previously received any topical treatment including topical antibiotic, antiperspirant or aluminum chloride within 2 weeks prior to the study.