Keratoderma palmoplantaris transgrediens
Alternate names
Erythrokeratodermia figurata, congenital familial, in plaques; Erythrokeratodermia variabilis with erythema gyratum repens; Greither disease; Keratosis palmoplantaris transgrediens et progrediens; Greither's disease; Keratosis extremitatum hereditaria progrediens; Transgrediens et progrediens palmoplantar keratoderma
Definition
A rare, isolated, diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma disorder characterized by red-yellow, moderate to severe hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, extending to the dorsal aspects of the hands, feet and/or wrists and involving the skin over the Achilles' tendon (transgrediens), gradually worsening with age (progrediens) to include patchy hyperkeratosis over the shins, knees, elbows and, sometimes, skin flexures. Hyperhidrosis is usually associated. Histologically, either epidermolytic or nonepidermolytic changes may be seen.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Keratoderma palmoplantaris transgrediens is a rare disease.
Resources
Frequently asked questions
Additional resources | |
|---|---|
Keratoderma palmoplantaris transgrediens | |
| Videos | |
| About WikiMD |  |
 | This Keratoderma palmoplantaris transgrediens article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Deepika vegiraju
