Circumscribed Hypokeratosis

Abstract

Circumscribed palmoplantar hypokeratosis is a recently described condition with well-defined clinical and histopathologic features. Eight additional cases from Mexican patients-six cases have been published in the literature, we report 7. In 6 cases, a hyperkeratotic edge was demonstrated histologically. One case was very similar to viral wart. Two of our patients had lesions on their fingers. Since palms and soles are not the only sites that can be affected, we suggest the name circumscribed hypokeratosis. Two of the cases were treated with surgical excision, so this treatment for small lesions is recommended.

A Case of Circumscribed Palmar or Plantar Hypokeratosis and a Mini-review of the Literature

“…1 Since that time, further cases of CPPH have been reported by different authors in different countries. 2,3 To the best of our knowledge, there is a series of 2 cases reported from Turkey in the literature. 4 In this article, a female case with a recurrent lesion and a newly formed lesion is presented.…”