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Homeopathy treatment for Hyperkeratosis in Kolkata

Hyperkeratosis refers to thickening of skin’s outer layer. This layer is made of a protein called keratin. Keratin can start to overgrow in many different conditions. Some types of hyperkeratosis are inherited conditions. They may be present at birth. Other kinds of hyperkeratosis may be early signs of skin cancer. They tend to develop later in life.

TYPES OF HYPERKERATOSIS

In some cases, hyperkeratosis is the skin’s response to rubbing or irritation. A corn or callus on hands or feet is a form of Uploaded Imagehyperkeratosis. Keratin is a tough type of protein and is meant to help protect our skin. A bump or patch of thickened skin is known as a hyperkeratotic lesion.

Other types of hyperkeratosis include:

Chronic eczema: Eczema is a condition in which patches of dry, scaly skin develop. Often the cause is unknown. Eczema is believed to be the result of genetic or environmental causes.

Actinic keratosis: These are usually small, reddish, scaly bumps that emerge after exposure to too much ultraviolet light. Sun exposure is the most common culprit. Actinic keratosis means one have precancerous growths. A dermatologist should inspect them.

Seborrheic keratosis: These small brown or black patches usually appear on the face, neck, shoulders, and back. They’re noncancerous, but often look suspicious. This is one of the most common benign skin growths that develop on adults.

Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis: This condition can be seen at birth. Newborns have reddish skin and sometimes blisters too. There are two main types of this form of hyperkeratosis: PS-type epidermolytic hyperkeratosis features thickened skin patches on the hands and feet. If someone have NPS-type epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, their hands and feet may not be affected, but tough skin patches may develop elsewhere on their body.

Keratosis pilaris: Often described as “goose flesh,” keratosis pilaris is a harmless condition. It tends to develop on the upper arms, but may also appear on the legs and buttocks. Too much protein in the skin leads to tiny bumps on the skin that are more of a nuisance than a health concern.

Follicular hyperkeratosis: Also known as inverted follicular hyperkeratosis, this condition presents as a single bump, often on the face, of middle-aged or older adults. These growths are benign (noncancerous), but they often look like cancerous lesions.

Psoriasis: This inflammatory disease commonly causes hyperkeratotic, scaly silver plaques, or scales, on the skin.

CAUSES OF HYPERKERATOSIS

Pressure-related hyperkeratosis occurs as a result of excessive pressure, inflammation or irritation to the skin.Uploaded Image

When this happens, the skin responds by producing extra layers of keratin to protect the damaged areas of skin.

Non-pressure related keratosis occurs on skin that has not been irritated. Experts think that this form of hyperkeratosis may be the result of genetics.

Forms of hyperkeratosis include:

  • actinic keratosis, which causes rough, sandpaper-like patches of skin to develop as a result of excess skin exposure
  • calluses
  • corns
  • eczema
  • epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, an inherited skin disorder present at birth
  • lichen planus, a condition that causes white patches to grow on the inside of the mouth
  • plantar warts
  • psoriasis
  • warts

If a person has a potential area of hyperkeratosis on their skin that they are uncertain of, they should see their doctor.

Some symptoms of the more common causes of hyperkeratosis include:

  • Calluses: A callus is an area of thickened skin that usually occurs on the feet, but can also grow on the fingers. Unlike a corn (see below), a callus is usually of even thickness.
  • Corns: A lesion that typically develops on or between the toes. A corn usually has a center lesion of very hard keratin with an outer ring of hard tissue that is slightly softer.
  • Eczema: This condition causes red, itching skin that may appear in patches or as small bumps
  • Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis: This condition causes very red skin and severe blistering of the skin at birth. As the baby ages, they will develop areas of thickened skin (hyperkeratosis), particularly over their joints.
  • Leukoplakia: This condition causes thick, white patches to build up inside the mouth.
  • Plaque psoriasis: This condition can cause an excess buildup of skin cells that are often silvery and scaled.

With the exceptions of corns and calluses, most forms of hyperkeratosis are not painful.

HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR HYPERKERATOSIS

AGARICUS MUSCARIUS 

Very useful for keratosis pilaris with small hard eruptions. There is much burning, itching, and redness of the affected part.

ARSENIC ALB 

 Excellent for Keratosis pilaris with dry skin.Useful for dry, rough, scaly skin worse from cold and scratching. There is much burning and restlessness.

BOVISTA 

Very useful for Keratosis pilaris  with tottery eruptions, dry or moist. There is pimple like bumps on the body.Very useful for Urticaria like symptoms on excitement with rheumatic lameness , palpitation and diarrhea.

LITHIUM CARB 

Very useful for Keratosis pilaris where there is dry harsh skin , with scabby , tottery eruptions on hands and cheeks preceded by red raw skin.

MERCURIUS

Very useful for Keratosis pilaris with moist skin. There is a general tendency to easy perspiration , but patient is not relieved from it.Useful for itching which get worse from warmth of bed.

RL 30