Study of Fissure Soles: Prevalence and Their Association with Various Dermatoses

Petkar, Sunil and Waghmare, Pratima and Sankhe, Ketaki and Maheshawari, Pravin (2021) Study of Fissure Soles: Prevalence and Their Association with Various Dermatoses. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (64B). pp. 226-230. ISSN 2456-9119

[thumbnail of 5672-Article Text-7805-1-10-20221006.pdf] Text
5672-Article Text-7805-1-10-20221006.pdf - Published Version

Download (384kB)

Abstract

Heel fissures are splits or cracks in the epidermis, which can manifest as a consequence of anhidrosis and may or may not present with hyperkeratosis. Epidermal fissures are superficial and not considered to be a wound at this early stage. However, with increased pressure these splits become deeper, involving the dermis so that they begin to bleed and result in pain on weight-bearing activities. These fissures are regarded as partial-thickness skin wounds and are at increased risk of developing infection.

In Theory anyone can get a cracked heel or fissure soles but certain conditions predisposing to fissure soles are Congenital causes - Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis

Acquired causes - Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Tinea pedis,Psoriasis especially Palmoplantar psoriasis, Palmoplantar Keratodermas, Leprosy, Systemic causes-Diabetes mellitus, Hypothyroidism, Scleroderma, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Lib Research Guardians > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@lib.researchguardians.com
Date Deposited: 20 Feb 2023 10:08
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2024 04:01
URI: http://eprints.classicrepository.com/id/eprint/141

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item