What is Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma?
Hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) an inherited disorder characterized by thickening of the palms and the soles of individuals who are affected. There are 3 types of inherited forms including Diffuse PPK, Focal PPK, and Punctate PPK.
What do patients take to treat Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tretinoin Topical
(Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Altinac)
|
0 | ||
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Acitretin
(Soriatane, Soriatane CK)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma at PatientsLikeMe?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma patients who have completed their condition history