Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Case Report
Patient Self-Management Rehabilitation for Plantar-Hyperkeratotic Eczema: A Case Report
Author(s): Siew Yim Loh*
Background: Plantar keratodermas are a diverse group of
hereditary and acquired keratodermas characterised by
hyperkeratosis of the skin of the soles. Hyperkeratotic eczema
of hand/feet typically chronic and refractory to therapy is
still a poorly understood entity associated with pain mobility
impairment and functional limitations.
Case report: This case report is on an idiopathic plantar
hyperkeratosis in a 55 year-old Chinese female with no prior
dermatology history. The patient presented to the skin clinic with a
recurring left plantar dermatitis with frequent bleeding and skin
breakdown 5-years ago. It then spread to both plantar especially
on the lateral border of both feet about 3 years ago. Initial
laboratory examination for fungal and patch tests returned with
negative findings. On the 4th year a pu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-5130.23.8(05).1000252
