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*
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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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.
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Who has hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 16 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 59 |
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