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- This article discusses the diagnostic difficulties faced by primary health care providers when dealing with palmoplantar dermatoses (PPD), which are common skin conditions affecting the palms and soles.
- PPD can vary greatly in symptoms and types, being classified as infectious, non-infectious inflammatory, or hereditary, although specific conditions like palmoplantar pustulosis and dyshidrosis are highlighted.
- The article emphasizes the need for primary health care professionals to be knowledgeable about these conditions and suggests a diagnostic algorithm to help in their management and proper referrals.
Article Abstract
This article addresses the diagnostic challenges of palmoplantar dermatoses (PPD) within the scope of Primary Health Care (PHC). These common skin conditions, encountered in daily practice, exhibit a diverse range of symptoms and morphologies, complicating their diagnosis. They are etiologically classified into infectious inflammatory, non-infectious inflammatory, and hereditary keratodermas. While various dermatoses may affect the palms and soles, few are specific to this area. Notable examples include palmoplantar pustulosis, dyshidrosis, erythema pernio, and Bazex syndrome. Given the high prevalence of dermatological consultations in PHC, this article underscores the significance of PHC professionals' knowledge regarding these conditions. It proposes a diagnostic algorithm to facilitate their management and timely referral.
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