Burning Palms After Washing?

A patient develops Burning Pain, itching, and swelling of the hands after contact with water. Discover the rare diagnosis and its surprising treatment.

Aquagenic keratoderma


What is the diagnosis in this patient who developed burning pain, pruritus, and edema of the hands upon their exposure to water and who had this image taken under a Wood’s lamp?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Acquired acral mycosis
Aquagenic keratoderma
Dyshidrotic eczema
Leprosy
Ochronosis

Aquagenic keratoderma, Botulinum Toxin, Cystic fibrosis, Dermatology, Palmoplantar Keratoderma

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