Inherited palmoplantar keratodermas are not curable but symptoms can be controlled. The aim of treatment is to reduce the thickness of the skin and to soften the skin.
How do you get rid of Keratoderma?
Treatment
- Saltwater soaks.
- Emollients.
- Paring (cutting away layers of skin)
- Topical keratolytics (useful for people with limited keratoderma)
- Topical retinoids (this is often limited by skin irritation)
- Systemic retinoids (acitretin)
- Topical vitamin D ointment (calcipotriol)
Is Keratoderma autoimmune?
1 Palmoplantar keratodermas (PPKs) are characterized by hyperkeratosis of the skin on the palms and soles. 2 Multiple cases have been reported associating PPK with autoimmune thyroiditis.
