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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 12 | |
30s | 12 | |
40s | 18 | |
50s | 16 | |
60s | 15 | |
70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 20 | |
Female | 59 |