Question 1

can pitted keratolysis appear on the shoulders?

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: Usually pitted keratolysis is a common bacterial infection which thrives in warm, wet and occluded atmosphere which is found in tight boots and shoes and affect feet, mainly soles some times in the palm and around nails. It is not commonly seen in other parts of body. It is easily diagnosed and curable disease. Bacterial infection at the shoulder can occur. Please see your doctor for diagnosis.

Question 2

i think i have pitted keratolysis. i have small  and medium craters on the surface of my foot. its getting annoying. what should i apply to it?

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See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

Question 3

pitted keratolysis on my feet and hands. please assist?

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Dermatologist: I suggest consulting a dermatologist as most nondermatologists don't have enough experience treating this disorder, especially where your hands are also involved. We know some of the predisposing conditions leading to this foot infection, but the cause of hand involvement, in my opinion, is quite elusive. I want confidence in the diagnosis as well as in the treatment.

Question 4

how to get cured from pitted keratolysis?

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Ventillate: Air out your feet. Go barefoot a lot, especially at home. Always remove sox in bed. Use antiperspirant on feet every morning. Baking powder in the sox. Benzoyl peroxide will work-----let it dry if you do not want bleach spots in colored sox. Oral macrolide is effective but many topical products make systemic treatment unnecessary. castillani solution, miconazole and other azoles, acnizil cream, ge

Question 5

okay so my feet have been staining my socks bright yellow, and now i have bright yellow stains on my bra where my armpit is. what causes this? no diet changes. being treated for pitted keratolysis?

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: I would Google yellow feet and socks and see if you find an image that matches yours. They discuss with your Dr.   One possibility is that you are eating too many things with lost of yellow pigment such as carrots or V-8.

Question 6

if i have disk displacement with reduction for over a year whats the treatment? im trying to avoid surgery at all cost... what can i do at home to help?

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Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 7

how to control eusinophilia.. some home treatment and desi upchar ?

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Paracite infection: Eosinophils are elevated in response to a paracite infection. See your doctor to determine source of infection and appropriate treatment.

Question 8

best home treatment for vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

Limited: Oral vitamins including b complex, vitamin c and Folic Acid along with ginkgo biloba are sometimes helpful in repigmentation skin. However localized vitiligo is best treated with phototherapy such as narrow band uvb. There are home units available by prescription form a dermatologist if multiple office visits is not practical.

Question 9

what's the best home treatment for warts?

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No best: There are many treatments including topical acids, freezing laser, surgical removal.

Question 10

what is the best at home treatment for psoriasis?

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Tanning bed: Because you said "home treatment". Obviously there are a number of topical creams (related to retin-a, corticosteroids, coal tar, and vitamin d -- for instance). As far as home remedies: tanning is favored, but only insofar as to avoid sunburning. If you overdue the tanning bed you can run the risk of skin  leathering or skin cancer, but skin was "invented" anticipating regular sun exposure.

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I think i have pitted keratolysis. i have small and medium craters on the surface of my foot. its getting annoying. what should i apply to it?

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Pitted keratolysis on my feet and hands. please assist?

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How to get cured from pitted keratolysis?

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Okay so my feet have been staining my socks bright yellow, and now i have bright yellow stains on my bra where my armpit is. what causes this? no diet changes. being treated for pitted keratolysis?

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If i have disk displacement with reduction for over a year whats the treatment? im trying to avoid surgery at all cost... what can i do at home to help?

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How to control eusinophilia.. some home treatment and desi upchar ?

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Best home treatment for vitiligo?

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What is the best at home treatment for psoriasis?

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