Hairy palms and soles

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Hairy palms and soles
Synonyms	Hypertrichosis of palms and soles
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	Dermatology
Symptoms	Excessive hair growth on palms and soles
Complications	N/A
Onset	Varies
Duration	Lifelong
Types	N/A
Causes	Genetic mutation
Risks	Genetic predisposition
Diagnosis	Clinical examination
Differential diagnosis	Hirsutism, Hypertrichosis
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	None specific
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Benign
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Hairy palms and soles is a rare condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This condition is often associated with other symptoms such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and keratoderma (thickening of the skin).

Symptoms

The primary symptom of hairy palms and soles is the presence of hair on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This hair growth is typically excessive and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as:

• Hyperhidrosis: This is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Individuals with hairy palms and soles may experience hyperhidrosis on the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet.
• Keratoderma: This is a condition characterized by the thickening of the skin. Individuals with hairy palms and soles may develop keratoderma on the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet.

Causes

The exact cause of hairy palms and soles is currently unknown. However, it is believed to be a genetic condition that is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of hairy palms and soles is typically made through a physical examination. The presence of hair on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis. Additional tests may be performed to rule out other conditions.

Treatment

There is currently no cure for hairy palms and soles. Treatment is typically focused on managing the symptoms of the condition. This may include:

• Laser hair removal: This is a procedure that uses a laser to remove unwanted hair. It may be used to remove the hair on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
• Topical treatments: These are treatments that are applied directly to the skin. They may be used to manage the symptoms of hyperhidrosis and keratoderma.

See also

• Hyperhidrosis
• Keratoderma
• Laser hair removal
• Topical treatments