Living with Porokeratosis of Mantoux
A rare genetic skin condition mostly beginning in the teen years, with itchy or painful small bumps that start on the palms and soles.
Understanding Porokeratosis of Mantoux
It causes small, hard, scaly bumps that can itch or hurt. They first appear on the palms and soles and may slowly spread to other areas of the body.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these:
- Small, hard, scaly bumps (keratotic papules)
- Bumps first on the palms and soles
- Thickened skin on the palms and soles
- Ring-shaped skin patches
- Itching or pain
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Children's Skin Disease Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes cause this condition but doesn't name a gene. It can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or X-linked pattern.
Also known as: keratoderma palmoplantar, punctate type 2; palmar, plantar and disseminated porokeratosis; porok2; porokeratosis 2, palmar, plantar, and disseminated; porokeratosis 2, palmar, plantar, and disseminated type; porokeratosis plantaris palmaris et disseminata
Patient organizations
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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