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POD11PDM - Podiatric Dermatology

Management of Hyperkeratosis

 

 
 

• Sharp debridement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Topical emollients

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Topical caustics (care must be taken)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Deflective or accommodative padding

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Insoles of varying soft material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Custom made orthoses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Attention/modification to footwear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 
Links:

Corns and Calluses Resulting from Mechanical Hyperkeratosis - article from the American Family Physician

Patient information on corns and callus from ePodiatry

 

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Last Updated: August 14th, 2003