Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Unusual Keratoderma

Presenters:
Susan Walsh, DPM
Foot Care Specialists of Boston Medical Center

Jag Bhawan, MD
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

Abstract: 44 year man with congenital keratoderma left foot

Hx: The patient was born with this problem. He has never seen a podiatrist or dermatologist. No other skin problems. He tries to keep callus under control by regular soaks of foot and using razor.
Past Medical History
2004- 3v CABG surgery
CHOLECYSTECTOMY
DEPRESSION
HYPERTENSION
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA






Reasons for presentation:
-Diagnosis?
-Patient & wife inquiring about options such as skin graft, or laser
-Should be biopsied?
-started on CARMOL 20 20 % CREAM (UREA) apply to feet bid x one week then daily every day

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