Single transverse palmar crease

What is a Single transverse palmar crease?

It is the presence of a single transverse crease on the palm. In most cases, a person will have 2-3 creases. A single crease is when the distal and proximal creases merge together to make one single one.

In some cases, the presence of a single palm crease does not mean there is an underlying issue or rare disease responsible. In some individuals, it is a unique but normal physical feature.

Understanding skin-related symptoms and features

Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.

Skin is a part of the integumentary system of the body, a system which includes not only skin but also hair and nails too. The integumentary system acts to protect our body from external threats or injury.

Generally, symptoms affecting the skin can be seen with the eye. Although diagnosing a skin-related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.

Symptoms relating to the skin may be temporary or permanent and covers conditions including rashes, hives, lesions and discoloration. They may affect the tone, texture and appearance of the skin in different ways. They may also cause some level of discomfort, including itching and or some level of pain.

What should I do next?

In some instances s single transverse palmar crease may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Single Transverse Palmar Crease, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.