Malnutrition-induced Acquired Palmoplantar Keratoderma: A Case Report.
- Author:
Ji Won YUN
1
;
Yuri WOO
;
Miri KIM
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. hjpark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Palmoplantar keratoderma;
Malnutrition
- MeSH:
Inheritance Patterns;
Keratoderma, Palmoplantar*;
Malnutrition;
Skin;
Skin Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2017;55(7):454-456
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Palmoplantar keratoderma is characterized clinically by excessive thickening of the skin and histologically by hyperkeratosis on the palms and soles. It can be classified based on inheritance patterns, causes, clinical presentation, and extent of involvement. Acquired palmoplantar keratoderma shows multifactorial etiology including exposure to certain chemicals or drugs, metabolic disorders, malnutrition, systemic disease, malignancy, dermatosis, and/or infection. We report a rare case of acquired palmoplantar keratoderma induced by malnutrition.
