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Keratoderma climactericum, also known as climacteric keratoderma, Haxthausen's disease, or acquired plantar keratoderma, is a skin condition characterized by hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles beginning at about the time of menopause. [3]: 213 [4]
Hyperkeratosis is thickening of the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis, or skin), often associated with the presence of an abnormal quantity of keratin, [1] and is usually accompanied by an increase in the granular layer. As the corneum layer normally varies greatly in thickness in different sites, some experience is needed ...
Hyperkeratosis penetrans, Hyperkeratosis punctata, Keratodermia punctata, Keratosis punctata, Keratotic pits of the palmar creases, Lenticular atrophia of the palmar creases, and Punctate keratosis of the palmar creases: Specialty: Dermatology
Type 3: Focal acral hyperkeratosis (also known as "Acrokeratoelastoidosis lichenoides", and "Degenerative collagenous plaques of the hand") is a late-onset keratoderma, inherited as an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by oval or polygonal crateriform papules developing along the border of the hands, feet, and wrists.
[5] [6] Hyperkeratosis typically develops several months later. [6] Other symptoms include itch, painful fissures, strong body odor, and absence of sweat. [6] Symptoms vary in severity and extent of skin involvement. [5] The two main types are divided into one involving palms and soles and the other without. [6] EI is caused by a genetic ...
Urea cream is indicated for debridement and promotion of normal healing of skin areas with hyperkeratosis, particularly where healing is inhibited by local skin infection, skin necrosis, fibrinous or itching debris or eschar. [5] Specific condition with hyperkeratosis where urea cream is useful include: Dry skin and rough skin [5] Dermatitis [5]
Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratosis, also known as digitate keratoses, disseminated spiked hyperkeratosis, familial disseminated piliform hyperkeratosis, and minute aggregate keratosis is a rare cutaneous condition, with about half of cases being familial, inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, while the other half are sporadic.
Keratosis pilaris (KP; also follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris, or colloquially chicken skin. [1]) is a common, autosomal-dominant, genetic condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh-like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or inflammation. [2]