The Role of Pedobarography and Therapeutic Padding in the Management of Hyperkeratosis due to Mechanical Stress
Hyperkeratotic lesions result from continuous mechanical action on the skin forming a callus or a corn. The accumulation of horny layers will increase pressure, creating a vicious cycle. We present a new approach based on relieving pressure or friction, strictly based on the results of pedography (p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/jim-2019-0003 |