56. Pitted Keratolysis, Erythrasma and Erysipeloid
- Alan D. Irvine MD, FRCPI, FRCP2,3,
- Peter H. Hoeger MD4,5,
- Albert C. Yan MD, FAAP, FAAD6,7
Published Online: 24 MAY 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781444345384.ch56
Copyright © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, Volume 1, 2, Third Edition
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How to Cite
Sheth, A. P. (2011) Pitted Keratolysis, Erythrasma and Erysipeloid, in Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, Volume 1, 2, Third Edition (eds A. D. Irvine, P. H. Hoeger and A. C. Yan), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444345384.ch56
Editor Information
- 2
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
- 3
Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- 4
University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- 5
Catholic Children's Hospital Wilhelmstift, Hamburg, Germany
- 6
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- 7
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 24 MAY 2011
- Published Print: 3 JUN 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405176958
Online ISBN: 9781444345384
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Keywords:
- Corynebacterium;
- erysipeloid;
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae;
- erythrasma;
- pitted keratolysis
Summary
Pitted keratolysis, erythrasma and erysipeloid are three uncommon skin infections that are caused by different bacterial organisms. Pitted keratolysis and erythrasma are fairly benign superficial infections involving the feet and flexural creases respectively, but erysipeloid can be more widespread and have systemic manifestations. This chapter reviews the clinical presentation, pathogenesis and treatment of these three conditions.