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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Keratoderma
			\| image = [[File:Planter_keratodermaC.jpg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Plantar keratoderma
			\| synonyms = Palmoplantar keratoderma, PPK
			\| specialty = [[Dermatology]]
			\| symptoms = Thickening of the skin on the palms and soles
			\| complications = [[Fissures]], [[pain]], [[infection]]
			\| onset = Varies, often in childhood or adolescence
			\| duration = Chronic
			\| causes = Genetic mutations, acquired conditions
			\| risks = Family history, certain occupations
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[genetic testing]]
			\| differential = [[Psoriasis]], [[eczema]], [[callus]]
			\| treatment = [[Emollients]], [[keratolytics]], [[retinoids]]
			\| medication = [[Topical steroids]], [[oral retinoids]]
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Keratoderma''' is a medical condition characterized by the thickening of the [[skin]] on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. The inherited form is known as [[hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma]] (HPPK), while the acquired form is often associated with other medical conditions or environmental factors.		'''Keratoderma''' is a medical condition characterized by the thickening of the [[skin]] on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. The inherited form is known as [[hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma]] (HPPK), while the acquired form is often associated with other medical conditions or environmental factors.

	==Types==		==Types==
	There are several types of keratoderma, including:		There are several types of keratoderma, including:

	* '''Diffuse epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma''': This is a rare type of HPPK that is usually present at birth. It is characterized by widespread, symmetric thickening of the skin on the palms and soles.		* '''Diffuse epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma''': This is a rare type of HPPK that is usually present at birth. It is characterized by widespread, symmetric thickening of the skin on the palms and soles.

	* '''Focal palmoplantar keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by thickened skin on certain areas of the palms and soles. It is usually present at birth or develops in early childhood.		* '''Focal palmoplantar keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by thickened skin on certain areas of the palms and soles. It is usually present at birth or develops in early childhood.

	* '''Punctate keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by tiny "pinprick" calluses on the palms and soles. It usually develops in adolescence or early adulthood.		* '''Punctate keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by tiny "pinprick" calluses on the palms and soles. It usually develops in adolescence or early adulthood.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	The main symptom of keratoderma is thickened skin on the palms and soles. This can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty walking or using the hands. Other symptoms can include:		The main symptom of keratoderma is thickened skin on the palms and soles. This can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty walking or using the hands. Other symptoms can include:

	* Redness		* Redness
	* Cracking of the skin		* Cracking of the skin
	* Increased sweating		* Increased sweating
	* Blisters		* Blisters

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Keratoderma can be caused by a variety of factors, including:		Keratoderma can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

	* Genetic mutations: These can cause HPPK.		* Genetic mutations: These can cause HPPK.
	* Environmental factors: These can cause acquired keratoderma. Examples include exposure to certain chemicals or chronic friction on the skin.		* Environmental factors: These can cause acquired keratoderma. Examples include exposure to certain chemicals or chronic friction on the skin.
	* Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as [[psoriasis]], [[eczema]], and [[skin cancer]], can cause acquired keratoderma.		* Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as [[psoriasis]], [[eczema]], and [[skin cancer]], can cause acquired keratoderma.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment for keratoderma depends on the underlying cause. It can include:		Treatment for keratoderma depends on the underlying cause. It can include:

	* Topical treatments: These can help to reduce the thickness of the skin.		* Topical treatments: These can help to reduce the thickness of the skin.
	* Oral medications: These can help to slow the production of skin cells.		* Oral medications: These can help to slow the production of skin cells.
	* Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened skin.		* Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened skin.

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Dermatology]]		* [[Dermatology]]
	* [[Skin disease]]		* [[Skin disease]]
	* [[Genetic disorder]]		* [[Genetic disorder]]

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'''Keratoderma''' is a medical condition characterized by the thickening of the [[skin]] on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This condition can be either inherited or acquired. The inherited form is known as [[hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma]] (HPPK), while the acquired form is often associated with other medical conditions or environmental factors.

==Types==
There are several types of keratoderma, including:

* '''Diffuse epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma''': This is a rare type of HPPK that is usually present at birth. It is characterized by widespread, symmetric thickening of the skin on the palms and soles.

* '''Focal palmoplantar keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by thickened skin on certain areas of the palms and soles. It is usually present at birth or develops in early childhood.

* '''Punctate keratoderma''': This type of HPPK is characterized by tiny "pinprick" calluses on the palms and soles. It usually develops in adolescence or early adulthood.

==Symptoms==
The main symptom of keratoderma is thickened skin on the palms and soles. This can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty walking or using the hands. Other symptoms can include:

* Redness
* Cracking of the skin
* Increased sweating
* Blisters

==Causes==
Keratoderma can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

* Genetic mutations: These can cause HPPK.
* Environmental factors: These can cause acquired keratoderma. Examples include exposure to certain chemicals or chronic friction on the skin.
* Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as [[psoriasis]], [[eczema]], and [[skin cancer]], can cause acquired keratoderma.

==Treatment==
Treatment for keratoderma depends on the underlying cause. It can include:

* Topical treatments: These can help to reduce the thickness of the skin.
* Oral medications: These can help to slow the production of skin cells.
* Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to remove the thickened skin.

==See also==
* [[Dermatology]]
* [[Skin disease]]
* [[Genetic disorder]]

[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Skin conditions]]
[[Category:Genetic disorders]]

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