Global InformationKeratolysis exfoliativa information
| Keratolysis exfoliativa | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Keratolysis exfoliativa (also known as "lamellar dyshidrosis",[1] "recurrent focal palmar peeling",[2] "recurrent palmar peeling"[1]: 212 [2]) is a sometimes harmless, sometimes painful skin condition that can affect the focal surface of the fingers and/or the palm or soles of the feet. It is often misdiagnosed as chronic contact dermatitis or psoriasis.[3] It is characterized by dry skin and superficial, air-filled blisters. These blisters can be peeled off very easily and will leave reddish, tender areas. The loss of this corneal layer of the skin, which protects the underlying layers, leaves the skin more vulnerable to dryness and cracking.
- ^ a b James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. Chapter 40. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ^ Lee, YC; Rycroft, RJ; White, IR; McFadden, JP (1996). "Recurrent focal palmar peeling". Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 37 (3): 143–144. doi:10.1111/j.1440-0960.1996.tb01033.x. PMID 8771868.