What is hyperkeratosis?

Hyperkeratosis is a thickening of the outermost layer of the skin. This often occurs in association with an abnormal amount of keratin, one of the proteins that helps make up and protect the outer layer of skin. It may also occur as a defense against infection or irritation.

How do members experience hyperkeratosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperkeratosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hyperkeratosis*

Who has hyperkeratosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 1
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 4