Eponyms in the dermatology literature linked to Palmo-Plantar Keratoderma

Abstract

Historical ArticlePalmoplantar keratodermas (PPKs) represent a diverse group of hereditary and acquired disorders characterized by hyperkeratosis of the skin on the palms and soles [1]. The three major patterns of involvement are diffuse, focal and punctate. There are clinical distinguishing features for each disease in this group, for example, transmigration to areas beyond the palmoplantar skin. Also the extent of associated systemic symptoms if present help in characterization of each type.Although a number of classifications of keratodermashave been published, none unite satisfactorily clinical presentation, pathology and molecular pathogenesis. We based our concise review of selected eponyms linked to PPK (Tabl. I) , on the classifications published in the current editions of two major textbooks in dermatology; Rook's Textbook of Dermatology and Dermatology by Jean L Bolognia.

A mini-review on eponyms in the dermatology literature linked to France

“…Huriez syndrome [10] Palmoplantar keratoderma with scleroatrophy. Named for French dermatologist, Claude Huriez (1907-1984), ( Fig.…”

A mini-review on eponyms in the dermatology literature linked to United States of America (USA)

“…Netherton syndrome (NS) [16] NS is characterized by the triad of trichorrhexis invaginata, ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, and an atopic diathesis. It is named after Earl Weldon Netherton, an American dermatologist.…”

Eponyms in the dermatology literature linked to Germany

“…Vohwinkel syndrome [6] Vohwinkel first described this autosomal dominant disorder in 1929. Honeycombed, diffuse hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles appears in infancy and then becomes transgredient.…”

“…Jadassohn-Lewandowsky type of pachonychia congenital (PC) [6] This type 1 PC. Type 2 is known as Jackson-Lawler type.…”

“…Greither syndrome [6] A type of diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma (PPK) (transgrediens and progrediens PPK), originally described in 1952. It is characterized by a diffuse transgredient PPK with onset in early infancy.…”