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Aquagenic (pseudo) keratoderma (aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma, aquagenic wrinkling of palms).
Clinics in dermatology - 1 Jan 2000
Atzori Laura, Ferreli Caterina, Rongioletti Franco
Abstract excerpt
Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma (APK) is an uncommon hereditary or sporadic condition that is characterized by edematous flat-topped papules appearing on palmar skin with wrinkling after brief water exposure. APK has been associated with cystic fibrosis (CF), presenting with the same mutations found in CF (usually ΔF508 of the CFTR gene), either homozygous or heterozygous. APK may be idiopathic or...
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