Evaluation of causative etiological factors for acquired palmoplantar keratoderma

Abstract

Introduction: Hyperkeratinization of skin across the palm and soles is a cutaneous condition known as palmoplantar keratodermas (PPKs). Due to their altered expression of traditional skin diseases, palmoplantar dermatoses sometimes provide diagnostic problems. In addition to being challenging to diagnose, a small number of palmoplantar dermatoses result in significant pain, incapacity, and sometimes even loss of livelihood. This research was conducted at a tertiary care institution to evaluate the clinical signs and estimate the prevalence of cases with palmoplantar keratoderma. Materials and Methods: In all, 122 instances of palmoplantar keratoderma involving patients of both sexes and ages 11 to 60 were included in the DVL outpatient department. The dermatological life quality index and the quality of life (QOL) score for acquired and inherited PPK, respectively, were determined using a grading system based on patient input. Results: Housewives and daily wage workers were more likely to be impacted by inherited and acquired PPK. Eczema and psoriasis were the conditions most often linked to acquired PPK. On the other hand, familial patients of OOK often have Unna Thost syndrome. Conclusion: In summary, 10% and 53%, respectively, of the participants with acquired PPK reported excellent and satisfactory quality of life. In individuals with hereditary PPK, the dermatological life quality index revealed a strong impact in 54.40 percent of cases and an intense effect in 16.17%.