Pitted keratolysis affects -
Palm and soles
Face
Nails
All of the above
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Palm & soles Pitted keratolysiso Caused by opportunistic bacteria Corynebacterium dermatophilus congolensis. Overgrowth of this bacteria occurs in people involved in wet work eg:-dishwahsers. Lesions looks like pits or crators due to sharply circumscribed round areas of keratolysis (loss of keratin). Affects palm and soles.
Gram-Positive Infections - Corynebacterial Infections