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Wyprysk z hiperkeratozą - Objawy, Diagnoza i Leczenie
Types of Hyperkeratosis
"Hyperkeratosis" is an umbrella term for skin conditions that develop from excess amounts of keratin. There are various types of hyperkeratosis, each marked by its cause.
Hereditary Types of Hyperkeratosis
Some types of hyperkeratosis develop due to a hereditary component. Examples include:
- Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
- Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratosis (MMDH)
- Focal acral hyperkeratosis
- Lamellar ichthyosis
- X-linked ichthyosis (XLI)
- Keratosis pilaris, otherwise known as follicular hyperkeratosis
Acquired Hyperkeratosis
Other forms of hyperkeratosis are acquired later in life. It’s not always clear what the cause of each type is. Some acquired hyperkeratosis conditions include:
Acquired vs. Hereditary
Hereditary conditions are passed down through families. Often if a person is related by blood to someone with a genetic disorder, their risk of getting it is a lot higher. Acquired conditions, on the other hand, develop for many reasons unrelated to genetics.
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Hyperkeratosis refers to the increased thickness of the stratum corneum, the outer layer of the skin. It is most frequently due to chronic physical or chemical damage such as friction or the use of aggressive soaps but can also derive from chronic inflammation or a side-effect of different drugs, including chemotherapy. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of hyperkeratosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition.
Summarize the major histologic forms of hyperkeratosis. Review the different pathologies that can manifest with hyperkeratosis.Explain the importance of collaboration and communication amongst the interprofessional team to ensure the appropriate diagnosis and treatment is selected for patients with hyperkeratosis.
Treatment / Management
Basic skincare measures are important to prevent excessive dryness and to encourage exfoliation. Those remedies include soaps with skin-specific pH, soap-free cleansers, and avoidance of hot baths. Emollients and topical keratolytic agents (lactic acid, salicylic acid, urea) should be advised to be applied over affected areas at the appropriate times.
Surgical procedures have limited relevance in the treatment of hyperkeratosis. In cases of untreatable plantar keratosis with significant daily limitation, skin grafts with rotation skin flap have been demonstrated effective.[25][26]
Corticosteroids are the treatment of choice for inflammation-driven diseases such as lichen planus or psoriasis. Topical application is the best choice for localized disease. Topical applications should last one to two weeks.
Immunosuppressant or immunomodulators (cyclosporin, hydroxychloroquine, mycophenolate mofetil, sulfasalazine, alefacept, efalizumab) can be used in severe recurrent cases.
Topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus or pimecrolimus) can also be used.
Retinoids, topical or oral-based, are used in disorders of keratinization such as ichthyoses, keratosis folliculitis, and psoriasis. Topical administration is variable and must be evaluated in the appropriate clinical context, treatment usually lasts 8 to 12 weeks.
Combination treatments with lasers (e.g., pulsed-dye laser, 755-nm alexandrite laser, 810-nm diode laser, 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser) and microdermabrasion are noninvasive techniques currently under approval for different hyperkeratotic diseases.
Hiperkeratoza podpaznokciowa
Jedną z odmian hiperkeratozy jest hiperkeratoza podpaznokciowa. Stanowi ona bardzo częsty objaw łuszczycy paznokci, dlatego, aby nie dopuścić do rozwoju poważniejszego schorzenia, należy jak najszybciej podjąć z nią walkę. Pod paznokciem, zazwyczaj w wyniku niedostatków w zakresie higieny, gromadzą się komórki, które powinny zostać usunięte. Zajęta procesem chorobowym część paznokcia przyjmuje białe zabarwienie i następuje stopniowe oddzielanie się płytki od palca.
Z hiperkeratozą zmagają się nieraz także ludzie, których dotykają bardzo poważne przypadłości. Jedną z nich jest posiadanie stomii, czyli sztucznego ujścia dla produktów przemiany materii, które zastępuje układ wydalniczy. Hiperkeratoza może wystąpić wokół stomii jako efekt nieprawidłowej pielęgnacji i naprzemiennych biegunek i zaparć, a także w wyniku uczuleń na preparaty ochronne. Dlatego istotna jest bardzo dokładna pielęgnacja tej okolicy i dobór odpowiednich kosmetyków.
