keratosis blennorrhagica
Noun: A specific skin condition characterized by the development of a thick, scaly rash, typically on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. This condition is medically recognized as being associated with Reiter's syndrome, a form of reactive arthritis.
This is a highly specialized medical term. It is used primarily in clinical, dermatological, and rheumatological contexts to diagnose or describe a particular cutaneous manifestation of an underlying systemic illness. * The dermatologist identified the lesions as keratosis blennorrhagica, which prompted testing for Reiter's syndrome. * Keratosis blennorrhagica is considered a classic, though not universal, feature of the disease complex.
- The term is often used in differential diagnosis to distinguish this specific rash from other forms of psoriasis or keratoderma.
- In medical literature, it may be discussed in the context of the "complete triad" or "incomplete forms" of Reiter's syndrome.
- Keratoderma blennorrhagicum: This is a synonym and alternative name for the same condition. The terms are used interchangeably in medical practice.
- Reactive arthritis: The broader arthritic condition with which keratosis blennorrhagica is associated.
- Psoriasiform lesions: A descriptive term for the rash's appearance, which resembles psoriasis.
- Keratoderma blennorrhagicum
This term refers exclusively to a medical diagnosis. It does not have general, figurative, or colloquial meanings. Its understanding is dependent on knowledge of the associated syndrome (Reiter's syndrome/Reactive arthritis).
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skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
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