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ArticleBioMed research international2021

The Correlations between Clinical Features, Dermoscopic and Histopathological Findings, and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Pitted Keratolysis.

Penvadee Pattanaprichakul, Kanokvalai Kulthanan, Sumanas Bunyaratavej, Sasima Eimpunth, Thanaporn Rungruang, Pattriya Chanyachailert, Punyawee Ongsri, Poramin Patthamalai, Kanyalak Munprom, Charussri Leeyaphan

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Penvadee PattanaprichakulDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3293-7813
Kanokvalai KulthananDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7618-821X
Sumanas BunyaratavejDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0852-7742
Sasima EimpunthDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4843-0459
Thanaporn RungruangDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2299-2568
Pattriya ChanyachailertDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0928-5650
Punyawee OngsriDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3266-0700
Poramin PatthamalaiDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6693-834X
Kanyalak MunpromDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4349-3776
Charussri LeeyaphanDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8430-376X
Siriraj Hospital · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPitted keratolysis (PK) is a superficial bacterial infection diagnosed mainly by clinical manifestations. Current data on its dermoscopic and histopathological findings, and the correlation of those findings, are limited.

objectivesTo evaluate the clinical manifestations, dermoscopic, and histopathological findings of PK and to determine the correlations.

methodsForty naval cadets with PK and five cadets with normal feet were enrolled this cohort study and provided informed consent. Dermoscopy was independently applied and evaluated by 2 dermatologists. Shave biopsies were performed on 37 patients with PK.

resultsPits were the most common dermoscopic finding (88.1%). The dermoscope had more sensitivity for the detection of PK than the naked eye examinations. Apart from the pits and the presence of bacteria, the most common histopathological finding for PK was color alteration of keratin. The presence of bacteria correlated with interrupted dermatoglyphic lines and the color alteration of keratin. Moreover, the presence of bacteria at the base of pits was related to worse treatment outcomes.

conclusionsDermoscopy is a useful tool for PK diagnosis. Color alteration of keratin is another histopathological finding for PK. The presence of bacteria is associated with worse treatment outcomes.

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Cohort StudiesDermoscopyHumansMaleSkinSkin DiseasesSkin Diseases, BacterialThailandTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult

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