Hyperkeratosis and Frictional Dermatitis from Practicing Kendo

Repetitive mechanical activity induces a cutaneous reaction. A 22-year-old male presented with painful hyperkeratosis on the right heel. The hyperkeratosis had gradually developed after taking up the practice of Kendo. He also had slightly atrophic macules with scales on the left sole. We believe th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Masuki Yoshida, Naoki Oiso, Akira Kawada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-05-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/314318