Homeopathy Treatment For Pitted Keratolysis : Smelly Feets

In pitted keratolysis the soles of feet are affected more commonly as compare to palms of hands. It is caused by a bacterial infection of the skin and may give off an unpleasant odor.

Causes –
Pitted keratolysis or smelly feets is caused by bacterial species, like corynebacteria, kytococcus sedentarius, Dermatophilus congolensis, actinomyces and streptomyces.
These bacteria can easily proliferate horny cells (stratum corneum) in moist condition. Protease enzymes produced by these bacteris, destruct the horny cells (stratum corneum) and gives pitting appearance. Fetid odor is due to sulphar compounds (thioesters, sulphides and thiols) produced by bacteria.

Risk Factor and Occupation Risk

• It is more common in males as compare to females.
• Sailors
• Athletes
• Fisherman
• Farmers
• Industrial workers
• Military personnel
• Beauty therapist
• Spa therapist

Factors leading to pitted keratolysis –

• Immunodeficiency
• Hot and humid weather
• Occlusive shoes, such as vinyl shoes or rubber boots
• Excessive sweating of hands and feet
• Old age
• Thickened skin of palms and soles
• Diabetes mellitus

Symptoms

• Foot appear white with clusters of punched out pits. The appearance is more visible when the feet are wet.
• Foul smell from hands/ feet.
• Itchy feets.
• Small pits at times join together to form a larger, crater like lesion.

Diagnosis –

• It can be easily diagnosed clinically.
• Swab is usually not required .
• Though identification of causative organisms can be done by taking scrap from affected area and then culture on agar.
• Scrap test for exclude fungal infection . Woodlight examination.
• Skin biopsy for studying histo-pathological of pitted keratolysis .

Prevention–

• Feet must be kept dry
• Wear cotton socks which can absorb sweat
• Wear shoes for short period
• Wear open – slippers or toed sandals
• Use antiperspirant to the feet
• Keep your feet clean using soap or antiseptic
• Don’t share shoes or towels

 
·         Aura Homeopathy treatment of Pitted keratolysis
At Aura Homeopathy India, our team of Best Homeopathy Doctor, treats the person as whole. It means that Aura Homeopathy treatment focus on the person as whole. The Best homeopathy medicines for pitted keratolysis is selected after full case analysis and individualizing. A full case analysis includes, physical, past medical history, mental constitution, presenting symptoms, family history and possible causative factors of the disease.
Fundamentally, there is no particular treatment available for pitted keratolysis. However, this skin diseases may fade away with the successful treatment of some underlying conditions. In case the patient is overweight, our team of Best Homeopathy Doctor will guide him for weight loss so as to lose excess weight. At times, dietary changes are also recommended.

Dr. Abhishek Kasana M.D Homeopathy Doctor In India, always favour classical homeopathy, where best homeopathy medicines are selected and prescribed on the basis of SYMPTOMS TOTALITY. Here we are providing just a few Best used homeopathy medicines for pitted keratolysis.
But we strongly advised our reader to use the Homeopathy medicines only under supervision of Homeopathy Doctor near you. Homeopathy medicines must never be consumed without proper consultation with your Homeopathy doctor.
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