Pachyonychia Congenita

What is it?

Points To Remember About Pachyonychia Congenita

• Pachyonychia congenita is very rare.
• It causes thick nails and painful calluses on the bottoms of the feet, and sometimes blisters on the palms of the hands.
• In about half of all cases, pachyonychia congenita is passed down from a parent. In the other cases, no one in the family has the disorder.
• There are no medicines for pachyonychia congenita, although over-the-counter drugs can help with pain.
• A primary care doctor or dermatologist (skin doctor) can help you manage symptoms.

Pachyonychia congenita is a very rare disorder. It causes thick nails and painful calluses on the bottoms of the feet. In some cases, blisters also form on the palms of the hands.