September 2024

Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK)

Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK)

Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK)   Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin conditions characterized by thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.  This condition can be inherited or acquired and can also vary in severity. Types and Causes Inherited (Genetic) PPK Autosomal Dominant.  Such as in

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vascular disease of the foot

Porokeratosis plantaris: What is this rare condition?

Porokeratosis plantaris: What is this rare condition?   Porokeratosis plantaris is a rare dermatological condition that affects the soles of the feet.  It is characterized by the formation of well-defined, hyperkeratotic plaques (thickened skin) on the plantar surface. Key features of porokeratosis plantaris Lesions.  The primary feature is the development of thick, rough patches or

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