Keratoderma

Keratoderma is a hornlike skin condition.[1]

Keratoderma
SpecialtyDermatology

Classification

The keratodermas are classified into the following subgroups:[2]:506

Congenital

Acquired


Treatment

Keratolytic products containing, urea, salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids are helpful. One proprietary cream (Pedifix Cracks and Calluses Cream) is efficacious.

See also

References

  1. WordNet Search - 3.0
  2. Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
  3. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p. 778. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.


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