Pitted soles | Treatment and prevention

Pitted soles: what to do about pitted keratolysis?

Fortunately, there are effective ways to treat and prevent pitted soles. Here you will find everything you need to know about pitted soles and how to combat them.

What are pitted soles?

Pitted soles result from an infection with bacteria that attack the outer layer of the skin. These bacteria thrive in moist, warm environments, such as in tight shoes worn for long periods of time. Symptoms of pitted soles include:

• Small, round pits in the skin of the soles of the feet.
• A strong, unpleasant odor that is often difficult to mask.
• Redness or irritation of the skin, sometimes accompanied by pain.

Are pitted soles contagious?

No, the condition is not contagious like foot fungus. The ailment results from a combination of conditions (heat and moisture). The causative bacteria normally live on everyone’s skin. So everyone is susceptible to this.

Treating pitted soles

Treatment of pitted soles (pitted keratolysis) often starts with addressing the underlying cause, which in many cases involves sweaty feet.

Use Pedispray Foot Spray

Excessive sweating is one of the main causes of pitted soles. Pedispray Foot Spray helps reduce sweating and neutralizes unpleasant odors. Using Pedispray daily will keep your feet dry and fresh.

• Before bedtime wash and dry feet thoroughly
• Apply PediSpray® and let it soak in well
• Next morning wash feet again
• Repeat for 2 to 5 days at a time
• As the skin becomes drier, a treatment of a few times a week (no longer daily) is sufficient

It may be that some time after treatment the sweaty feet problem reappears. A short follow-up treatment will then be necessary.

Always maintain good hygiene rules.

Use Pedifris Shoe Powder

Pedifris Shoe Powder is specially designed to fight the bacteria that cause pitted soles. This powder disinfects your shoes, killing the bacteria responsible for pitting and odor.

Although pitted soles are often treatable with the right products and hygiene, it is important to see a doctor if:

• Symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment.
• You notice the infection spreading or painful inflammation.
• No improvement is visible after several weeks.

The family doctor may then prescribe additional treatments, such as antibiotics, to control the bacterial infection.

• Vinegar bath: A foot bath in a mixture of vinegar and water can help kill the bacteria that cause pitted soles. Vinegar has natural antibacterial properties and can help cleanse the skin.
• Bicarbonate of soda: This can be used to absorb moisture and disinfect the skin. Mix baking soda with a little water to make a paste and apply it to the affected areas.

Although these home remedies can sometimes provide relief, it is important to consult a doctor for effective and safe treatment.