How is juvenile plantar dermatosis treated ?
JUVENILE PLANTAR DERMATOSIS { SWEATY SOCK SYNDROME } : Juvenile plantar dermatosis presents as a red, scaly lesion that affects the weight-bearing regions of the sole of the foot. The initial lesions are symmetrical, red macules with a somewhat shiny appearance that can be found on the bottom of the foot. These macules eventually coalesce to form many erythematous patches with associated scaling. Fissuring and cracking of the skin is very common. One unique finding in JPD is that the toe webs are spared. uvenile plantar dermatosis (JPD), also known as "wet and dry foot syndrome”, is a skin disorder of the feet that commonly affects children from ages 3 to 14. JPD is frequently seen in children with eczema but it is not a requirement for diagnosis. The primary underlying mechanism involved in the development of JPD is a cycle of excessive moisture followed by rapid drying, which leads to cracking and fissuring of the plantar surfaces of the feet. The keratin layers of ...