What is hyperkeratosis and which areas of skin are affected?

Hyperkeratosis is an increased formation of horny skin on the surface, which can lead to painful thickening. Areas that are exposed to mechanical pressure, such as the heels or toes, are particularly affected. Common forms include fissures and corns.

Which products support the treatment of hyperkeratosis?

Various products are helpful for the treatment of hyperkeratosis, including the peclavus PODOcare Fissure Ointment, the Herbal Foot Bath Urea, the peclavus PODOcare Foot Cream, and the peclavus PODOmed Anti-Corn Balm. These products provide moisture, intensely nourish, and help to reduce calluses.

Hyperkeratosis – causes, symptoms, and treatment

Q: What are the main causes of hyperkeratosis?

The main causes of hyperkeratosis are pressure and friction on the skin, which can result from poor footwear, foot deformities, or diabetic foot problems. Other factors include hormonal disorders and skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Q: How can hyperkeratosis be treated?

Professional treatment of hyperkeratosis includes the use of targeted care products that regenerate the skin and protect it from further damage. Products such as the peclavus PODOcare Fissure Ointment, the peclavus PODOmed Anti-Corn Balm, and the peclavus PODOmed Callus Softener Spray support the treatment and help to gently reduce calluses.

Reinforcement of callus (hyperkeratosis) can be a challenge in professional podiatry. As a podiatrist, you know how important it is to treat these skin changes effectively in order to enable patients to enjoy pain-free mobility and healthy skin. In this article, you will learn about the causes and symptoms of hyperkeratosis and how you can achieve lasting improvement with targeted care and high-quality natural cosmetic products, such as those from the peclavus PODOcare series.

What is hyperkeratosis?

Hyperkeratosis describes the excessive formation of calluses on the skin's surface. This can lead to painful thickening, especially in areas that are exposed to heavy mechanical stress, such as the heels or toes. Common forms of hyperkeratosis are cracked skin (rhagades) and corns, which can cause not only beauty but also health problems.

How does hyperkeratosis form?

The main cause of increased callus formation is pressure and friction on the skin. This can be reinforced thanks to poor footwear, foot deformities or diabetic foot problems. Other causes can include hormonal disorders, neurodermatitis or psoriasis.

Products from the peclavus PODOcare and PODOmed ranges provide targeted support in these cases by maintaining intensive skin care, regulating moisture and promoting the healing process. peclavus PODOcare Anti-crack Balm with its natural propolis extract is particularly recommended for the treatment of very dry, cracked skin, as it strengthens the skin and protects it from further damage.

Symptoms and diagnosis

Typical symptoms of hyperkeratosis include thickened, cracked skin, especially on the heels and toes, which can be painful. One of the most important tasks for podiatrists and foot care professionals is to discover these skin changes at an early stage and treat them accordingly.
Proper care can deliver visible results. Here is an example of successful treatment of hyperkeratosis with peclavus PODOcare Anti-crack Balm and occlusive dressings.

A crack with consequences

Before

The skin is yet cracked and deep cracks have formed. In combination with the peclavus PODOcare Anti-crack Balm containing propolis, the occlusive dressing delivers the active ingredients of the applied balm even more effectively to the skin.

Afterwards

This provides optimum support for the healing of deep cracks. Discover our tips for everyday life and learn what to do for dry skin .

How can hyperkeratosis be treated?

The treatment of hyperkeratosis requires a professional approach. This is where targeted foot care products come into play, regenerating the skin and protecting it from further damage. The peclavus PODOcare Cracked Skin Stick is suitable for treating cracked, dry skin as it replenishes moisture and protects the skin barrier.

Particularly, the peclavus PODOcare Herbal Foot Bath Urea a gentle cleanse and care that maintain the skin, especially for very dry skin. Thorough adherence to the foot bath directions helps to soften calluses, which makes subsequent treatment easier. After the foot bath, you can use the peclavus PODOcare Moisturising Foot Cream can be applied to nourish the skin and protect it from further drying out.

Another important step in the treatment of hyperkeratosis is targeted callus reduction. This is where peclavus PODOmed Anti-Callus Balm comes into play. This balm helps to reduce calluses while yet protecting against the formation of new calluses and pressure points. When used in combination with salicylic acid and high-quality oils such as jojoba and almond oil, the balm delivers smoother and silky skin.

For even more targeted directions and to speed up the treatment, the peclavus PODOmed callus softening spray is suitable for targeted application to areas of severely callused skin. Thanks to its fast and targeted action, calluses are softened in no time at all, making them easier to file. The spray can be used both in the practice and at home to support the care process and optimally prepare the skin for the next treatment.

Help with cracked skin:
the occlusive dressing with cracked skin ointment

The heel area is usually the largest and most problematic area when treating cracked skin. Put an occlusive dressing with peclavus PODOcare Anti-crack Balm on your patient. This special plaster fits suitably to the heel area, is pain-free, adheres securely and then contributes to the recommended wearing time of 48 hours. After 3-4 days, the patient should return to you to have the excess callus filed.

The occlusive dressing can also be applied by the patient themselves after the initial treatment. Recommend further treatment at home, explain the correct method of application and sell the necessary occlusive dressing and the PODOcare cracked skin ointment.