There's a pinprick-sized hole between the toes.
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
A pinhole-like lesion between the toes may be caused by athlete's foot, pitted keratolysis, corns, or other reasons. Appropriate medication should be selected based on the specific condition. Besides these common causes, other possibilities include plantar warts, trauma, eczema, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly if any discomfort occurs, to avoid delaying treatment.
A small hole resembling a needle puncture between the toes may be caused by conditions such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), pitted keratolysis, or corns. Treatment should be selected based on the specific diagnosis. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Common causative fungi include Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Symptoms typically present as clustered or scattered small vesicles on the skin that are resistant to rupture but may coalesce into larger blisters. When blisters rupture, honeycomb-like tiny pits can be observed.
2. Pitted Keratolysis
This is a rare bacterial infection of the foot skin, possibly associated with moisture and bacterial infection. Main symptoms include excessive sweating and pitted lesions on the soles.
3. Corns
Corns are usually caused by prolonged friction or pressure on the feet, leading to hyperkeratosis. They mainly appear as light yellow or dark yellow thickened areas of skin on the soles. Treatments may include topical medications such as salicylic acid ointment or corn plasters, used according to medical advice.
In addition to the above common causes, other possible causes include plantar warts, trauma, eczema, etc. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying treatment.
