Group of mostly hereditary disorders characterized by thickening of the palms and soles as a result of excessive keratin formation leading to hypertrophy of the stratum corneum (hyperkeratosis).
Also Known As:
Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris; Keratosis, Palmoplantar; Meleda Disease; Keratoderma, Palmoplantar; Keratosis Palmoplantaris Transgradiens of Siemens; Mal de Meleda; Disease, Meleda; Keratodermas, Palmoplantar; Keratoses, Palmoplantar; Meleda, Mal de; Palmoplantar Keratodermas; Palmoplantar Keratoses; Palmoplantar Keratosis; de Meleda, Mal; Hyperkeratosis Palmaris et Plantaris