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There are a group of hereditray diseases called Keratosis Palmaris also known as Palmoplantar keratoderma. These disorders cause the skin to thicken on the palms and soles of feet. This thickening is because of an overproduction of keratin protein that leads to the extreme growth of the stratum corneum (hyperkeratosis).

Types of Palmoplantar Keratoderma

This group of skin disorders is subdivided into types. There are three hereditary variations that are marked by distinct patterns of epidermal development. These include diffuse PPK, focal PPK, and punctate keratoderma.

Diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma

This type causes the skin to turn yellow and thicken consistently across the entire surface of the skin on palms and soles. This type of PPK can start as early as the first few months of life.

Focal Palmoplantar Keratoderma

This type causes localized thickening in certain areas of the palms and soles. This type starts in the first two years of life. These areas are usually those that experience higher levels of pressure or friction.

Punctate Keratoderma

This type of PPK is marked by the existence of small bumps or nodules caused by concentrated hyperkeratosis. These small bumps may cover the whole skin surface or perhaps only certain areas. People acquire this disorder anywhere between 10 and 70 years of age.

How do you Treat Keratosis Palmaris?

What treatments help with keratosis palmaris diseases? Treatments are few and wide, but most consist of a regular application of moisturizer on the affected area. Also, to avoid dry skin it is important to use mild soaps and cleansers. Most affected people find that the most effective keratosis palmaris treatment is a mixture of a few. For example a combination therapy using topical products as well as therapies of strong exfoliation and lubrication has been known to be efficient treatments.

It is important to remember that is with any condition, no treatment is always effective for everybody. Completely clearing the disease may not be possible. However, in some cases the disease by improve or clear on its own. Without a known cure or prevention method, it is important find a keratosis palmaris and a keratosis pilaris treatment that works for you.