Keratoderma climactericum

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Keratoderma climactericum, also known as climacteric keratoderma, Haxthausen's disease, or acquired plantar keratoderma, is a skin condition characterized by hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles beginning at about the time of menopause.[3]:213[4]

Other namesClimacteric keratoderma, Haxthausen's disease,[1][2] and Acquired plantar keratoderma,[2]
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Keratoderma climactericum
Other namesClimacteric keratoderma, Haxthausen's disease,[1][2] and Acquired plantar keratoderma,[2]
SpecialtyDermatology
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Causes

Keratoderma climactericum is either inherited through an gene mutation, or it is acquired through a change in the health or environment of the individual.[5]

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