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Palmoplantar keratoderma: treatment with CO2 laser case report and review of the literature. Ann Plast Surg 2011 Oct;67(4):439-41

Date

05/05/2011

Pubmed ID

21540729

DOI

10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182085a8b

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-80052967501 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   5 Citations

Abstract

Palmoplantar keratoderma is a heterogeneous group of disorders affecting keratinization on the palms and soles of the feet. The benign lesions cause pain and limit function. Treatment of palmoplantar keratoderma remains problematic and restricted to symptomatic therapy; no cure exists. Medical treatments and surgical excision are currently the mainstay of therapy; however, these treatments have limited success, significant morbidity, and recurrence is common. We present a case report of successful treatment with CO2 laser therapy and a review of the literature.

Author List

O'connor EA, Dzwierzynski WW

Author

William W. Dzwierzynski MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Female
Humans
Keratoderma, Palmoplantar
Lasers, Gas