Suman Babu P. S1, Shankargowda Ireddy2
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: psoriasis is chronic inflammatory disease. Depending on the site of involvement psoriasis is classified into many types. Among them, palmoplantar psoriasis causes much pain and discomfort to the patients. AIM: is to study the causative factors associated with psoriasis mainly the relation of palmoplantar psoriasis and occupation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 100 patients with psoriasis of palms and soles were studied with respect to their age, occupation, major presenting complaints, sites of involvement and nail changes associated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: palmoplantar psoriasis most commonly occurs in middle age. Occupation plays an important role in the appearance of lesions. Housewives, coolies and agricultural workers are more commonly affected. Palmar psoriasis was more commonly seen than plantar psoriasis.
