title: Hyperkeratotic dermatitis of the palms.
abstract: Thirty two adult patients who presented with a sharply marginated, hyperkeratotic dermatitis of the palms (HDP), but with no skin lesions elsewhere, have been re-examined approximately 10 years later. Topical treatments had had limited effect. The morphological appearance and localization had remained unchanged, except in two individuals who were free from symptoms. One had developed psoriasis. The incidence of atopic disease and psoriasis in first degree relatives did not differ from that in control subjects. Mycological cultures and patch tests were negative. Serum IgE was normal. Skin biopsies in nine patients all revealed a chronic spongiotic dermatitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D007642:Keratosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens