Keratoderma is the marked thickening of epidermal skin, which may occur acquired or hereditary. Keratoderma is managed by applying topical vitamin D ointment. In a few cases, surgery is done to remove the thickened skin, followed by skin grafting.
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What can I do for the dry and rough skin on my palms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and my hands are very dry and rough. There are very deep noticeable cracks in palms and the webbed skin between the thumb and the index finger is very dry and rough. No lotions help. It is a big self-conscious thing. It has been this way since I can remember. Any help... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad you asked this. In my professional opinion, this could either be a worse case of dry hands (xerosis) or a localized form of palmar keratoderma, a close-up examination with regards to surface elasticity and color would be elemental in determining the diagnosis.... Read Full »
My heels are turning green with cracks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a big problem with my feet. They are turning green on the heels and the skin is very dead and cracking really bad. Can you tell me what to do about this and what it is? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. You are having keratoderma. And most of the time it is due to dryness. Soak your feet in lukewarrm water for 30 to 40 minutes and then rub with file or pumice to remove dead skin and then apply vaseline or petroleum jelly two times a day. ... Read Full »
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