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    Glossary Palmoplantar Keratoderma

    thickening of skin on palms and soles

    Palmoplantar Keratoderma (PPK) is a group of skin conditions characterized by the thickening of the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This thickening, known as hyperkeratosis, can be either inherited or acquired and may cause discomfort, pain, or difficulty in movement.

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      research Different Applications of Monochromatic Excimer Light in Skin Diseases

      64 citations , June 2009 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery”
      This study found that monochromatic excimer light achieved complete remission in over 50% of plaque psoriasis cases and various levels of improvement in other skin conditions, including vitiligo and mycosis fungoides.

      research Skin Conditions in Figure Skaters, Ice-Hockey Players and Speed Skaters

      48 citations , October 2011 in “Sports Medicine”
      This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.

      research Editorial: Exploring innovative therapies for rare inflammatory skin diseases

      March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine”
      This study reviews advances in targeted therapies for moderate-severe dermatological conditions like plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, reporting on newly approved treatments and highlighting the need for further innovations in managing rare inflammatory skin diseases through emerging laboratory techniques and trials.

      research A cross sectional study on geriatric dermatosis in patients attending a tertiary care hospital

      March 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
      Among elderly individuals attending a dermatology department, this study found that common skin conditions were wrinkles, xerosis, and seborrheic keratosis, with infections and eczema being the most frequent pathological conditions, highlighting the need for public health measures targeting geriatric dermatoses.