Assessment of clinical manifestations related to palmoplantar keratoderma and its impact on quality of life of cases
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction Palmoplantar keratodermas PPKs is heterogeneous entity of cutaneous disorders with hyperkeratinisation of stratum corneum over palm and soles PPKs can be hereditary or acquired Acquired PPK occurs in later years due to continuous or constant exposure to allergens irritants and exposure to traumaAim This study undertaken to assess the clinical manifestations related to Palmoplantar keratoderma cases and its impact on quality of life of casesMaterials and Methods A total of 106 patients with chief complaints of Palmoplantar keratoderma attending outpatient department of DVL were included Detailed clinical history regarding diseases status was collected The Patients feedback was taken as impact scores ie 3 Very good 2 Good 1 Moderate 0 Poor QOL was measured by grading system based on the patients feedbackResults Majority cases were between 2nd to 4th decades 65 Housewives 301 and daily wage labourers 245 were more commonly affected by acquired PPK Psoriasis 528 followed by Eczema 1509 Pityriasis rubra pilaris 84 and Erythroderma dermatitis 56 are common symptoms associated with PPK There is a notable impact of PPK on quality of life of patients in 574 casesConclusion Acquired PPK is always misdiagnosed because it is nonhereditary House wives and daily wage workers are commonly affected due to constant exposure to detergents chemicals and various forms of trauma Palmoplantar keratodermas has remarkable impact on quality of life of patientsKeywordsPalmoplantar keratoderma PPK Psoriasis Occupation Prevalence Quality of life QOL
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Bhaskara Narayana
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