A 21-year-old Muslim, the product of a consanguineous marriage (paternal and maternal grandmothers were sisters) developed progressive papular and erythematosquamous rash over his abdomen on precisely ...

Scientists have identified the genetic cause of a rare skin condition that causes the hands and feet to turn white and spongy when exposed to water. The study, led by researchers from Queen Mary, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 83% of families had a genetic diagnosis of palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK). The most common genotype found in ...

PPKs constitute a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by thickening of the palms and soles. The condition may either be hereditary or acquired and in the form of associated syndrome(s), PPK ...