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Pages 134-137 (March 2008)
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Keratoderma Palmoplantaris Varians (Striata et Areata). A Form of Chronic Idiopathic Acrokeratosis Described by Degos
Queratodermia Palmoplantar Varians (Striata Et Areata) Tipo Acroqueratosis Esencial Crónica de Degos
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A. Padial, V. Morales, J.C. Armario-Hita, J.L. Ingunza, J.M. Fernández-Vozmediano
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Correspondence: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain.
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real, Universidad de Cádiz, Spain
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We report a case of a 15-year-old boy with hyperkeratotic lesions that were linear or striated on the palms and nummular on the soles. He was the only family member known to be affected, suggesting that the condition could be attributed to a de novo mutation or the recessive form of keratoderma palmoplantaris striata, described by Degos as chronic idiopathic acrokeratosis. The lesions did not improve with topical treatments (keratolytic agents, emollients, or corticosteroids) or oral retinoids. We observed that scratching of the affected areas was the main reason for deterioration of the lesions.

Key words:
palmoplantar keratoderma
keratoderma striata
keratoderma varians
keratosis palmoplantaris varians
keratoderma of Wachters
Resumen

Paciente varón de 15 años de edad con lesiones hiperqueratósicas con disposición lineal o estriada en las palmas y numular en plantas. Era el único miembro afecto conocido de su familia, por lo que se podría tratar de una mutación de novo o de la forma recesiva de queratosis palmoplantar estriata varians, denominada por Degos «acroqueratosis esencial crónica». Las lesiones no mejoraron con los tratamientos tópicos instaurados (queratolíticos, emolientes y corticoides) ni con retinoides orales. Se pudo constatar que el rozamiento o fricción de las zonas afectas era el principal factor de empeoramiento de las mismas.

Palabras clave:
queratodermias palmoplantares
queratodermia estriada
queratodermia varians
queratosis palmoplantaris varians
queratodermia de Wachters
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