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.

How do members experience hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma*

*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 hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma*

Who has hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 12
30s 14
40s 16
50s 16
60s 16
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 20
Female 59