Why Does Pitted Keratolysis Smell? [Solved]
Namaste, iam Marlene Wigfall, Don’t overdo it! Why Does Pitted Keratolysis Smell? [Solved] An introduction to Pitted Keratolysis (PK) The most notable symptom of PK is the malodor that’s produced by any one of several bacteria which destroy the skin’s outermost layer (known as the stratum corneum) causing pitting. The bad smell comes from sulfur compounds released by the bacteria as it breaks down your skin.9 Sept 2019 Pitted Keratolysis (Corynebacterium Skin Infection of Feet): 5-Minute Pathology Pearls Dermatology Virtual slides courtesy of my friend and colleague, the amazing Dr....