Keratosis palmoplantaris striata: A very rare skin disorder involving streaks of thickened skin along the fingers and palms as well as the bottom of the feet. There are three main subtypes and each is caused by a different genetic defect. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Keratosis palmoplantaris striata is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Keratosis palmoplantaris striata as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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