acquired keratoderma - HEALTHY
Acquired keratoderma refers to non-inherited forms of palmoplantar keratoderma and presents with excessive epidermal thickening of the palms and soles. It can arise from various causes, including other skin conditions. Palmoplantar keratoderma is a term used to define a marked thickening of the skin on the palms and soles, either as a focal entity, or diffuse.
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Kertatoderma can be inherited, acquired, and rarely, paraneoplastic ie secondary to an internal malignancy. Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a heterogeneous group of inherited or acquired disorders characterized by excessive epidermal thickening of the palms and soles. Learn in-depth information on Acquired Keratoderma, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. Acquired forms of palmoplantar keratodermas are caused by chronic contact dermatitis, certain infections including Norwegian scabies, or as sequelae of chronic conditions such as myxedema and/or chronic lymphedema.
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Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK), characterised by excessive epidermal thickening of the skin on the palms and/or plantar surfaces of the feet, can be hereditary or acquired. Keratoderma is defined as a heterogeneous group of disorders of keratinization characterized by focal or generalized thickening of the skin on the palms and/or soles, which can be classified as acquired or inherited and may present with various morphological features. Keratoderma may be inherited (hereditary) or, more commonly, acquired. The hereditary keratodermas are caused by a gene abnormality that results in abnormal skin protein (keratin). They may be inherited either by an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive pattern.