Systematized Linear Porokeratosis With Palmoplantar and Nail Involvement: A Rare Presentation
Porokeratosis encompasses a group of genetically and clinically heterogenous dermatoses characterized by abnormal epidermal keratinization, with the cornoid lamella being the hallmark histological feature. Linear porokeratosis, a rare variant of porokeratosis, typically manifests early in life, with lesions that follow the lines of Blaschko and carry the highest risk of malignancy transformation. Here, we present a case of systematized linear porokeratosis in a 48-year-old male with childhood onset, notable for the rare co-existence of palmoplantar and nail involvement. This report emphasizes the importance of long-term surveillance in patients with linear porokeratosis due to its malignant potential.
Authors
- Adikrishnan Swaminathan
- Divya Raviprakash
- Greeshma Peddireddy
- Leena Dennis Joseph
Institutions
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103504
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00