[Acquired palmoplantar keratoderma with hypothyroidism].

Abstract

We report the case of a 45 year-old male with palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. He had chronic thyroiditis with severe hypothyroidism. Skin lesions improved upon thyroid hormone replacement. Complete resolution of palmoplantar keratoderma was achieved after 7 months of therapy. The association of acquired palmoplantar keratoderma with hypothyroidism even though extremely unusual, should be considered in the differential diagnosis. It is a reversible condition.

• Authors: María Dolores Salduna, Carolina Fux, Ricardo Albertini, Alejandro Ruiz Lascano
• Journal: Medicina (Medicina (B Aires)) Vol. 65 Issue 1 Pg. 47-8 ( 2005) ISSN: 0025-7680 [Print] Argentina
• Vernacular Title: Queratodermia palmoplantar asociada a hipotiroidismo.
• PMID: 15830793 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Thyroxine

Topics

• Humans
• Hypothyroidism (complications, drug therapy)
• Keratoderma, Palmoplantar (drug therapy, etiology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Thyroxine (therapeutic use)