What is palmoplantar pustulosis?
Palmoplantar Pustulosis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes pustules to form on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. They can appear as raised pus filled bumps.
How do members experience palmoplantar pustulosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with palmoplantar pustulosis*
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Burning sensation in soles of feet
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Nothing reported yet
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Dry skin
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Nothing reported yet
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Itching
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for palmoplantar pustulosis*
Who has palmoplantar pustulosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 21 |