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Sticky skin syndrome or acquired cutaneous adherence is a condition where the skin becomes sticky and objects may adhere to it. It is occasionally caused by the use of pharmaceutical drugs and chemotherapy drugs .
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur. [4] [8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening. [7] The cause of the condition is not ...
There are also a number of other conditions that affect hands, feet, and parts of the face with associated skin color changes that need to be differentiated from acrocyanosis: Raynaud phenomenon, pernio, acrorygosis, erythromelalgia, and blue finger syndrome. The diagnosis may be challenging in some cases, especially when these syndromes co-exist.
However, in 1973, "wrinkly skin syndrome" received its name because of its characterized features of exceedingly wrinkled skin in the hands and feet in a number of related patients. In the same year, WSS was established as a new heritable disorder of connective tissue that appeared to be transmitted as an . [ 16 ]
Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema, also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia or hand-foot syndrome is reddening, swelling, numbness and desquamation (skin sloughing or peeling) on palms of the hands and soles of the feet (and, occasionally, on the knees, elbows, and elsewhere) that can occur after chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
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Experts say it's normal to have a bout of cold feet before or on your wedding day. But in some cases, it can be a red flag. (Photo: Getty Images) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The cause is unknown, but it may be due to an abnormal immune response. [2] Risk factors include family history, certain genetic factors, and exposure to silica . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The underlying mechanism involves the abnormal growth of connective tissue , which is believed to be the result of the immune system attacking healthy tissues. [ 6 ]