Hyperkeratosis

Question: Does anyone have Hyperkeratosis? If so what was your treatment? Is the treatment successful?

Answer: Well this is usually common amongst lighter skinned individuals, hyperkeratosis is an acesses of the protien keratin wich is what makes the last three layers of your epidermis to undergo keratinization or hardining, therefore excessive keratin can cuase calusis and can be a precursor to squamos cell carcinoma (epidermal cancer) this is usually caused by being in the sun alot and being fair skinned does not help treament include Not staying in the sun for long periods of time without protection (e.g.:sunscreen, clothing, hats). Frequently applying powerful sunscreens with SPF ratings greater than 15 and that also block both UVA and UVB light. Using sunscreen even in winter sun exposure. Wearing sun protective clothing such as hats, long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, or pants. Avoiding sun exposure during noon hours is very helpful because ultraviolet light is the most powerful at that time.

Question: Is hyperkeratosis dangerous? I have a parakeet thats about 4 yrs old and I've been looking at her cere and it looks like she has a slight case of hyperkeratosis. its not covering her breathing holes at all and it doesn't seem to affect her behavior. so i was just wondering what is it and is it bad?

Answer: Basically, it's a thickened cere. The parakeet's beak is made of keratin. In hyperkeratosis, there is too much keratin which grows excessively and can affect the parakeet's legs, skin, mouth, cere, and eyes. It's caused by a vitamin A deficiency. If a parakeet has hyperkeratosis, some form of liver disease may be present. The disease can cause a weakened immune system, making the parakeet more likely to become ill. Many parakeets get respiratory infections with a vitamin A deficiency. These infections need to be caught early so the parakeet can be treated. If you don't catch them early, the parakeet can die.

Question: Is there any dietry supplement or vitamins I can take to get rid of back and arm acne/hyperkeratosis?

Answer: Try taking a multi vitamin and stay away fron corn based foods, corn tortillas, corn chips, corn.More fruits and vegetables, I heard it can be made worse ( not caused ) by a poor diet. also exfoliateyour skin and then use a good moisturizer evry day on it.

Question: What is meant by : "palmar/plantar hyperkeratosis"?

Answer: Palmar is the palm side of your hands and plantar is the bottom side of your feet, and hyperkeratosis is when an excess of proteins called keratins are produced by the body. The term typically refers to a thickening of the skin. Eczema, among other conditions, can lead to hyperkeratosis. Some forms are inherited. Many forms of hyperkeratosis are painless. However, corns, calluses and plantar warts can cause a great deal of discomfort.

Question: hyperkeratosis of the foot/natural cure treatment? hi, my friend has something call hyperkeratosis, his feet has something like warts, he said it feel like he is walking on needles! he goes to get them cut out every three months but keep coming back and i think it is near his bones ,is there a natural cure? thank you in advance!!!

Answer: these are the best I could come up best of luck

Question: I have Hyperkeratosis help me? What would help lesson the appearance of these goose bumps. There on my legs.

Answer: try this: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P73509&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GoogleBase-_-P73509-_-784413&_requestid=42976&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=784413 kinda expensive, but will work or try a lot of exfoliating

Question: Help with nasodigital hyperkeratosis and bleeding in my 8 year old Brittany Spaniel, please!? For the past few years, my dog has been diagnosed with hyperkeratosis on his paws and the top of his nose. We've been treating it daily with Kerasolve, Vitamin E, and Bag Balm, and have been able to control it fairly well. The center of his nose, between the two nostrils, is ulcerated and cracked. He has been to the veterinarian several times and she has prescribed antibiotics, but otherwise has no answers. Recently, I'd say three times since Christmas, he enters stretches about about three days when this ulcerated area bleeds spontaneously. This bleeding has occurred without any direct contact, simply when he is laying down, and when he is barking for long periods of time. We've been told to lightly sedate him for a few days, until the nose clots, and that generally holds for two or three months, until it happens again. The vet has now offered a course of steroids, to ease the inflammation in the blood vessels of his nose, but admits that she has never seen anything like this before. I'm not really willing to submit him to steroids (he's eight years old, and I don't want to cause him any discomfort if I don't have to) if they're not going to help him. He is otherwise incredibly healthy, and his only other issue has been a staph infection last month. He is an indoor dog. If you have any suggestions, or even if you've ever seen this before, it would be a great help. Thanks so much! Just in case this helps, though the bleeding sometimes spurts (as if it is an artery) is it always very easy to stop quickly with some gentle pressure.

Answer: Did it start out as itchyness, by any chance? When SallyAnn got her first 1-year booster shots, she developed severe itching on the pads and nose. She was constantly chewing her pads and rubbing her nose, enough to do damage to herself. The vet was suggesting we might have to put her down, but fortunately the effect subsided. I never vaccinated her again. I think if it were my dog, I would go with the steroids to see if they give him relief. Even though I'm not a big fan of long-term steroid use, I think it's preferable to give the dog quality of life, even at the risk of shortening that life. I would stop vaccinating him, if you haven't already. I would also consider putting him on a grain-free, preferably very low-carb, preferably homemade diet to see if that has any effect. Grains and starches often exacerbate inflammation. However, I am NOT a vet, so take it with a grain of salt.

Question: Have any of your dogs had a condition called Hyperkeratosis? My nine year old GSD has been diagnosed with Hyperkeratosis, its a nasty overgrowth of dry skin on the wings of her nose. It looks sore, however she seems unaware of this. Apparently dogs can also get this on their feet, however the vets thinks that this condition will be limited to her nose. The vet says that there is no cure. Unknown to him, I am using herbal treatments which have not kicked in yet. At the outset the vet suggested applying a product which is usually used for verrucas, its called "Bazuka". When he suggested this I thought "bloody Nora, there is no way that I can use this on my dogs nose". Consequently I did not ask for any more information. I was concerned as I knew that my dog could lick this stuff off her nose. Later I looked up Bazuka on the internet ,apparently if I apply this slightly beyond the nasty dryness and onto the unaffected skin it can cause problems. The cautions were aimed at humans who have verruca's and there were no cautions about the use of this on dogs. I have been applying a special oil to my dogs nose and I have not recontacted my vet for additional advise. I think that most vets think that we should follow their advise without question and I don't want him to think that I ignore his advise. Has anyone out there used Bazuka on their dogs, or has anyone experience of Hyperkeratosis. Please I need your advise. Response to Whitehouse Alaskan Malamutes. I will explore this site, because my dog has another condition which is caused by immune problems. Thank you.

Answer: I found some websites, have a look at them. http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/healthsa.htm http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=VKa2Wo3Wc-kC&pg=PA169&lpg=PA169&dq=hyperkeratosis+in+dogs&source=web&ots=Gb8vvcsu2f&sig=qymXUwbb2vUndcJWby2e-e9OeqI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ask-Veterinarian-700/Hyperkeratosis-dog-nose.htm hopefully there is something useful in there for you.

Question: what is hyperkeratosis? and what is the treatment? could it be cancerous???

Answer: Hyperkeratosis Hyperkeratosis is a finding of dried skin cells on your Pap smear. This change in the cells of the cervix often occurs from using a cervical cap or diaphragm or from having a cervical infection. Hyperkeratosis rarely needs any more evaluation than a repeat Pap smear in 6 months to 1 year. If the hyperkeratosis is still present on the repeat Pap smear, your doctor may want to perform another Pap smear or perform a colposcopy.

Question: does anyone know anything about hyperkeratosis? symptoms, diagnosis, progosis, treatment...

Answer: Hyperkeratosis is a thickening of the outer layer of the skin, which contains a tough, protective protein called keratin. This thickening is often part of the skin's normal protection against rubbing, pressure and other forms of local irritation, and causes calluses and corns on hands and feet or whitish areas inside the mouth. Other forms of hyperkeratosis can occur as part of the skin's defense against chronic (long-lasting) inflammation, infection, the radiation of sunlight or irritating chemicals. Less often, hyperkeratosis develops on skin that has not been irritated. These types of hyperkeratosis may be part of an inherited condition, may begin soon after birth and can affect skin on large areas of the body. Symptoms- Many forms of hyperkeratosis are painless. However, corns, calluses and plantar warts can cause a great deal of discomfort. Diagnosis Depending on your specific pattern of skin symptoms, your doctor will ask whether you have a family history of skin problems, and whether you have a personal history of allergies, frequent sun exposure, use of dentures or orthodontic dental appliances, unconscious chewing on your cheek or tongue or use of smokeless tobacco. Sometimes, your doctor can diagnose the cause of your hyperkeratosis by reviewing your history and symptoms and by examining your skin. This often is the case with corns, calluses, warts and chronic eczema. If you have chronic eczema that could be allergy-related, the doctor may suggest that you have allergy testing. If your doctor suspects that you have seborrheic keratoses, he or she may use a handheld magnifying lens to examine the affected skin for horn pearls. These are very tiny white or black balls of keratin that can usually be seen on the skin in areas of seborrheic keratoses. In some cases, a biopsy may be taken to confirm the diagnosis. In a biopsy, a small piece of tissue is removed to be examined in a laboratory. If your doctor suspects that you have actinic keratoses, you may need to have a skin biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out skin cancer. If your child develops hyperkeratosis in many areas of his or her body, your doctor may review your family history and skin symptoms to determine if your child has an inherited disorder. Prognosis Most forms of hyperkeratosis are local skin problems that have a good prognosis. Actinic keratoses can develop into squamous cell skin cancer. Treatment- The treatment of hyperkeratosis depends on the type and possible cause: Corns and calluses — Using moleskin or padding next to the affected area can help to relieve pain. Avoid further irritation that stimulates growth of the corn or callus. Never try to shave away or cut a corn or callus by yourself. Consult with your health care professional or a podiatrist. Warts — Your health care professional or dermatologist can remove warts by freezing them with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery), vaporizing them with a laser or trimming them away surgically. If the treatment does not reach the layer of skin infected with the virus, the wart can come back in the same place. Repeat treatments may be necessary. Although warts can be treated at home with nonprescription remedies, self-treatment may take longer than treatments in a medical setting. Self-treatment may be more effective after you have been treated by a health care professional, especially if a wart appears to be large or deep. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, you should always be treated by a health care professional to avoid injury and infection. Chronic eczema — Your doctor usually will treat eczema by prescribing a corticosteroid ointment or cream for you to rub into the affected area. Moisturizing the skin is also very important. Lichen planus — Like chronic eczema, lichen planus usually is treated with corticosteroid ointment or creams. Actinic keratoses — Your doctor may use cryosurgery to remove a single actinic keratosis. Multiple keratoses can be treated with skin peels, laser therapy or dermabrasion. Seborrheic keratoses — These growths can be removed with cryosurgery with a scalpel. Inherited conditions — There is no cure for these conditions. To treat large areas of scaly skin, your doctor may suggest bathing with bath oil or rubbing special emollients into the skin.

Question: what is another name for the condition known as hyperkeratosis?

Answer: dandruff? maybe? :)

Question: Have any of your dogs had a condition called Hyperkeratosis? My nine year old GSD has been diagnosed with Hyperkeratosis, its a nasty overgrowth of dry skin on the wings of her nose. It looks sore, however she seems unaware of this. Apparently dogs can also get this on their feet, however the vets thinks that this condition will be limited to her nose. The vet says that there is no cure. Unknown to him, I am using herbal treatments which have not kicked in yet. At the outset the vet suggested applying a product which is usually used for verrucas, its called "Bazuka". When he suggested this I thought "bloody Nora, there is no way that I can use this on my dogs nose". Consequently I did not ask for any more information. I was concerned as I knew that my dog could lick this stuff off her nose. Later I looked up Bazuka on the internet . Apparently if I apply this slightly beyond the nasty dryness and onto the unaffected skin it can cause problems. The cautions were aimed at humans who have verruca's and there were no cautions about the use of this on dogs. I have been applying a special oil to my dogs nose and I have not recontacted my vet for additional advise. I think that most vets think that we should follow their advise without question, I don't want him to think that I ignore his advise however I have. Has anyone out there used Bazuka on their dogs, or has anyone experience of Hyperkeratosis. Please I need your advise. Funketybucket. Thanks for your input.Vets have trained for many years, however they do not love my dog as much as I do. I sometime wonder if they care or if they bother to investigate. Hi Smartypants. Hanna is the most laid back dog that I have ever had, I don't think that she is stressed. However she has another health issue which I think is due to an immune problem and I think that Hyperkeratosis may also be related to the immune sytem. Tonight I think that Yahoo has gone haywire. There are several people who have responded to my question. Unfortunately I cannot pick up on all of them. Please if you can help try to emial me.

Answer: I wouldn't use Bazuka on my dogs either no matter what a vet said. You keep trying with your herbal. I did have a collie with this type of condition once and added food to her diet that is good for the immune system. Her condition did clear up and never did reappear. It all started when she got stressed because I left her with a friend when I went on holiday. Has your dog been under any stress?

Question: what is the name of vitamin D-deficiency disease in adults? a. rickets b. osteomalacia c. keratomalacia d. hyperkeratosis

Answer: Ricketts is the answer ~ a deficiency in vitamin D will produce a deficiency in calcium as calcium is dependant on sufficient vitamin D in the body to be effectively assimilated ♥ Vitamin D deficiency will also cause osteomalacia - soft bones................ :0) CHEERS ♥

Question: Oral Cancer Help Please? I used to dip (tobacco) and when i noticed white lines similar to stretch marks in my gum i quit, sense i read that this was probably hyperkeratosis. i quit, and all of the hyperkeratosis is gone. should i be tripping out or am i 90% safe?

Answer: I've been chewing for tweny years and have all kinds of white spot and lines. I go to the dentist twice a year and get checked for oral cancer. I went two weeks ago and all is well. So, go to a dentist and tell them you chewed and ask for a complete oral exam. I'm sure your fine but going will make you feel better. I do not recommend you start again though as it is not safe. Good Luck!

Question: Are you protected from Alzheimer's? Feel the back of your arms. feel little bumps along your arms? these small harmless white bumps are called follicular hyperkeratosis, it can be a sign your not getting enough omega 3 fatty acids in your diet- the kind that boost brain function and protect against alzheimers. w/ out enough omega 3's the skin produces a poor quality of sebum, the oil in pores that moisturize skin. the result is skin thickening over certain pores, namely the one's on the back of your arms. Try putting fish on your menu at least 2x a week. other good sources are sardines, herring, wild salmon, walnuts and flaxseed. Another tip: a cup of green tea a day helps to keep alzheimer's away.

Answer: My Grandad died with alzheimer's. I've also given palliative care to sufferers of dementia. There are a lot of good predictors of alzheimer's, including how much a person socialises, how much passive activity they engage in (e.g. watching TV), and wether a close relative has been diagnosed with alzheimer's. It's true that some foods can help prevent apoptosis (natural cell death). Omega 3 is high in anti-oxidants which remove free-radicals from our bodies. These free-radicals contribute to damage within cells. We can see that Omega 3 is beneficial then. But, alzheimer's involves necrosis (cell death caused by injury or illness) which cannot be prevented that well by a healthy diet. Also, foods contribute very little to boosting brain function. The best thing you can do to keep a healthy brain is to have an active brain. Do things to keep your brain active and you can slow down apoptosis and retain mental abilities better in the event of necrosis. In the words of my neurobiology teacher: 'use it or lose it'!

Question: A question to all guys, would you have a serious relationship with.....? Because of my situation I have sworn off being in any kind of relationship because well, no guy would want to be in one with me. I have several skin conditions, Hyperkeratosis, Keratosis pilaris, and singular stria(stretch marks). Its not pretty stuff, and I've been trying to come to terms with never having a relationship. but it doesn't help that everyone keeps saying that I'm being silly and there's someone out there that wouldn't mind, and that its just a matter of time before I'll be with someone..... soooo my question to you guys is, if a girl had a good personality, and was physically in shape would her having all of these skin problems be a deal breaker for you?? And please be absolutely, completely, 100% honest.

Answer: no..as long as u were a total sweet heart..and loving..and a good lover..no..