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What is porokeratosis?
Porokeratosis is a clonal disorder of keratinization characterized by one or more atrophic patches surrounded by a clinically and histologically distinctive hyperkeratotic ridgelike border called the cornoid lamella.
How is punctate Keratoderma treated?
What is the treatment of punctate keratoderma?
- Emollients.
- Keratolytics (eg, 6% salicylic acid in 70% propylene glycol)
- Topical retinoids.
- Topical vitamin D ointment (calcipotriol)
- Systemic retinoids (acitretin)
What is punctate Porokeratosis?
Punctate porokeratosis is a skin condition that appears in adulthood as many, tiny, ridgelike bumps on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. These bumps may slowly spread over the skin and usually do not cause symptoms, though they sometimes cause itching or discomfort while walking.
How do you treat porokeratosis of the foot?
The best way to initially treat symptomatic porokeratosis, is to have the lesion sharply excised (carved out with a scalpel) by a podiatrist. We have found that after doing this, immediate relief is achieved.
Is keratoderma curable?
Inherited palmoplantar keratodermas are not curable but symptoms can be controlled. The aim of treatment is to reduce the thickness of the skin and to soften the skin.
How do you get keratoderma?
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.
How do you get porokeratosis foot?
The main cause seems to be exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. However, people may also have an inherent genetic risk of developing this type of porokeratosis. There is a 3% risk that a person with DSAP will develop skin cancer.
How do you treat keratoderma on feet?
The following treatments soften the thickened skin and makes it less noticeable.
- Emollients.
- Keratolytic agents (eg, 6% salicylic acid, 70% propylene glycol, 30% water)
- Topical retinoids.
- Topical vitamin D ointment (calcipotriol)
- Oral retinoids (acitretin)
How do you get rid of porokeratosis of the foot?
What does keratoderma look like?
Punctate-type keratoderma results in tiny bumps on the palms and soles. Most often the abnormal skin involves only the palms and soles (non-transgradient palmoplantar keratoderma) but sometimes it extends on to the top of the hands and feet as well (transgradient).
What causes porokeratosis foot?
Can you remove porokeratosis?
Currently, there is no cure for porokeratosis. However, a person may undertake treatment to improve the appearance of the affected areas. A 2017 review of treatment for porokeratosis lists the following options: Imiquimod cream: Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers.