Mal de Meleda

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Mal de Meleda

Synonyms: Keratosis palmoplantaris transgrediens of Siemens | Meleda disease | Transgrediens palmoplantar keratoderma of Siemens

A rare diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma characterized by symmetric palmoplantar hyperkeratosis that progressively extends to the dorsal surfaces of hands and feet (transgrediens). The disease can be associated to hyperhidrosis lichenoid plaques and perioral erythema.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

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