Keratosis Punctata and Atopy

Hereditary Punctate Palmoplantar Keratoderma (PPK) (Brauer‐Buschke‐Fischer Syndrome)

“…Hereditary punctate keratoderma is a relatively new clinical entity, with an estimated prevalence rate of about 1:2,000 (4). The exact prevalence of the disease is difficult to ascertain because of the marked heterogeneity in the nomenclature that has been used in the published reports in the English literature.…”

Palmoplantar keratodermas in black patients (Fitzpatrick skin phototype V-VI) of African descent: a multicentre comparative and descriptive series

“…M adam , Several pieces of evidence indicate that certain types of palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) occur predominantly in black patients 1–6 . These comprise two relatively frequent diseases: keratosis punctata of the palmar creases (KPPC) 1–4 and focal acral hyperkeratosis (FAH), which is now considered to be a variant of acrokeratoelastoidosis 5,6 . Other related conditions that may preferentially affect black people are ainhum, knuckle pads (KP) 6 and the very rare mosaic acral keratosis.…”