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Keratoderma Climactericum
Epidemiology
Commonly females above age of 45 years
Associated with obesity, cold / dry climate, use of backless shoes
Pathogenesis
Unknown
Clinical Features
Focal plantar hyperkeratosis at pressure sites
Fissures
Also described post bilateral oopherectomy
Diagnosis & Differential
Unknown
Treatment
Low-dose oral retinoid
Topical estradiol 0.05% ointment
Keratolytics (25–40% urea)