{"id":6317,"date":"2023-09-14T14:45:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T14:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oncos.com\/keratolysis-exfoliativa-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T08:10:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T08:10:47","slug":"keratolysis-exfoliativa-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oncos.com\/en\/keratolysis-exfoliativa-what-it-is-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Keratolysis exfoliativa: what it is and how to treat it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exfoliative keratolysis<\/strong>, also called dyshidrosis lamellosa sicca<\/strong>, recurrent<\/strong> focal palmar peeling, or recurrent palmar peeling, is a skin condition that presents as scaling of the epidermis<\/strong> and affects hands<\/strong> and feet<\/strong> most. It occurs mostly in adolescents and children, more rarely in adults. The causes are not yet well known, but this condition occurs mostly in people who often have sweaty hands and feet or suffer from hyperhidrosis.<\/p>\n

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What are the symptoms of exfoliative keratolysis and how to find out if you have this condition?<\/h2>\n

This condition is usually clearly visible on the skin. It begins with the presence of small blisters<\/strong> that, as they burst, leave circular scales<\/strong> on the skin, which appear red and obviously cracked<\/strong>. This condition is usually harmless as it does not present pain, itching or lesions and is confined to the hands and feet.
\nThe only way to be certain that it is this condition is through allergy<\/strong> testing and clinical trials<\/strong>. This disease can often be confused with dyshidrosis<\/strong> itself, in its eczematous variant.<\/p>\n

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What are the triggers?<\/h2>\n

The infection that causes the manifestation of this condition can usually be attributed to a damp and closed environment. The tendency to sweat excessively or in wearing heavy, closed shoes are two of the most common causes of keratolysis.<\/p>\n

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What to do in case of keratolysis?<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition. What you can do is to have some precautions while you wait for the symptoms to disappear.<\/p>\n