Aquagenic palmar keratoderma associated with palmoplantar hyperhidrosis: a case report

Aquagenic palmoplantar keratoderma is a rare dermatological condition characterized by mild palmar thickening and burning pain upon exposure to water. A 31-year-old female with aquagenic keratoderma of the palms associated with palmoplantar hyperhidrosis presenting with wrinkling and hyperkeratosis within minutes of hand contact with water, resolving quickly after drying. While cystic fibrosis is a known association, most cases remain idiopathic. Treatment options such as 20% aluminum hydroxide, aluminum chloride (15%-20%), urea, salicylic acid, and botulinum toxin can be challenging, with the patient being evaluated after treatment with 16% aluminum chloride.