Focal acral hyperkeratosis
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Focal acral hyperkeratosis (also known as "Acrokeratoelastoidosis lichenoides," and "Degenerative collagenous plaques of the hand") is a late-onset keratoderma
, inherited as an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by oval or polygonal crateriform papule
s developing along the border of the hands, feet, and wrists.
It is considered similar to Costa acrokeratoelastoidosis.
Keratoderma
-Congenital:* Simple keratodermas** Diffuse palmoplantar keratodermas*** Diffuse epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma*** Diffuse nonepidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma*** mal de Meleda** Focal palmoplantar keratoderma*** Striate palmoplantar keratoderma...
, inherited as an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by oval or polygonal crateriform papule
Papule
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.With regard to the quote "...varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm," depending on which text is referenced, some authors state the cutoff between a papule and a plaque as 0.5cm,...
s developing along the border of the hands, feet, and wrists.
It is considered similar to Costa acrokeratoelastoidosis.
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
- Palmoplantar keratodermaPalmoplantar keratodermaPalmoplantar keratodermas are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal thickening of the palms and soleAutosomal recessive and dominant, X-linked, and acquired forms have all been described.There are also acquired forms of the condition....
- KeratodermaKeratoderma-Congenital:* Simple keratodermas** Diffuse palmoplantar keratodermas*** Diffuse epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma*** Diffuse nonepidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma*** mal de Meleda** Focal palmoplantar keratoderma*** Striate palmoplantar keratoderma...
- Skin lesion