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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is palmoplantar pustulosis?

This condition involves small pus-filled blisters that repeatedly appear on the palms and soles. The exact cause is unknown.

Symptoms of palmoplantar pustulosis

  • Skin abnormality

  • New bumps appearing while some bumps are healing already

  • Bumps containing pus

  • Skin problem over the back of the hand

  • Previous or active smoker

  • Rash that affects my left and right side equally

  • Mild itch

  • Skin problem on the feet, beyond the ankle

Questions your doctor may ask to check for palmoplantar pustulosis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose palmoplantar pustulosis

  • Do you have any skin problems?

  • Is there a mix of improving and new rashes?

  • Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?

  • Do your symptoms on your hand affect the skin past the wrist area?

  • Do you currently smoke, or have you ever smoked in the past (including electronic cigarettes)?

Treatment for palmoplantar pustulosis

Treatment doesn't cure the condition, but aims to shorten and decrease flare-ups. Doctors may recommend moisturizers, creams, or oral medications. In some cases, phototherapy (exposing the areas to UV light) may be helpful.

View the symptoms of Palmoplantar pustulosis

  • Abnormal skin

  • Pustule

  • Itchy skin

  • Blistering

References

  • Raposo I, Torres T. Palmoplantar Psoriasis and Palmoplantar Pustulosis: Current Treatment and Future Prospects. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2016 Aug;17(4):349-58. doi: 10.1007/s40257-016-0191-7. PMID: 27113059.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-016-0191-7

  • Murakami M, Terui T. Palmoplantar pustulosis: Current understanding of disease definition and pathomechanism. J Dermatol Sci. 2020 Apr;98(1):13-19. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2020.03.003. Epub 2020 Mar 14. PMID: 32201085.

    https://www.jdsjournal.com/article/S0923-1811(20)30107-9/fulltext

  • Misiak-Galazka M, Zozula J, Rudnicka L. Palmoplantar Pustulosis: Recent Advances in Etiopathogenesis and Emerging Treatments. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2020 Jun;21(3):355-370. doi: 10.1007/s40257-020-00503-5. PMID: 32008176; PMCID: PMC7275027.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-020-00503-5

  • Yamamoto T. Similarity and difference between palmoplantar pustulosis and pustular psoriasis. J Dermatol. 2021 Jun;48(6):750-760. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.15826. Epub 2021 Mar 2. PMID: 33650702.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1346-8138.15826

  • Murakami M. Guselkumab for the treatment of palmoplantar pustulosis. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2020 Aug;20(8):841-852. doi: 10.1080/14712598.2020.1760244. Epub 2020 May 12. PMID: 32321322.

    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14712598.2020.1760244

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