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Contact dermatitis

An eczematous rash on the feet in a pattern corresponding to contact with an allergen in footwear, such as the "sandal-strap" pattern.

Cutaneous larva migrans

A parasitic infection from hookworm larvae, causing an intensely pruritic, serpiginous (snake-like), erythematous, raised track on the foot.

Dyshydrotic eczema

A specific type of eczema on the soles characterized by an eruption of small, deep-seated, "tapioca-like" vesicles.

Eczema

Atopic dermatitis can affect the feet, causing a dry, scaly, and fissured dermatitis, particularly in the juvenile plantar dermatosis pattern.

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita

An autoimmune blistering disease that can cause trauma-induced blisters and erosions on the feet.

Erythema multiforme

An acute hypersensitivity reaction causing characteristic "target" or iris lesions, which have a predilection for the palms and soles.

Hand foot and mouth disease

A common viral illness in children causing oral ulcers and a rash of oval-shaped vesicles on the hands and feet.

Juvenile plantar dermatosis

A condition in atopic children causing a dry, shiny, glazed, and sometimes fissured erythema on the weight-bearing surfaces of the feet, sparing the arch.

Keratoderma blennorrhagica

A skin manifestation of reactive arthritis, presenting as crusted, hyperkeratotic, waxy papules and plaques on the soles.

Lichen planus

Can affect the soles, presenting as violaceous, hyperkeratotic, and intensely pruritic plaques.

Palmoplantar pustulosis

A chronic, recurrent condition characterized by crops of sterile yellow-brown pustules and scaling on the soles.

Pitted keratolysis

A bacterial infection of the soles causing malodorous, superficial, "punched-out" pits.

Psoriasis

Plantar psoriasis can be pustular or present as well-demarcated, erythematous plaques with a thick, silvery scale.

Scabies

The feet, especially the instep and sides, are a common location for the characteristic burrows and pruritic papules of scabies in infants.

Syphilis

Secondary syphilis classically causes symmetric, reddish-brown, scaly papules on the palms and soles.

Tinea

A common fungal infection (tinea pedis) presenting with interdigital maceration, moccasin-like diffuse scaling, or an inflammatory vesicular rash.

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