[Acquired palmoplantar keratoderma with hypothyroidism]

Medicina (B Aires). 2005;65(1):47-8.
[Article in Spanish]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Thyroxine