noun
- Excessive thickening of the outer layer of skin (the stratum corneum), often resulting in rough, scaly patches.
Usage: medical/dermatological term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with hyperkeratosis on the palms and soles of the feet.
- Hyperkeratosis can develop as a response to chronic friction or pressure on the skin.
- Treatment for hyperkeratosis may include topical keratolytic agents to help shed the thickened skin.
- Certain genetic conditions predispose individuals to hyperkeratosis.
- The biopsy revealed hyperkeratosis consistent with a benign skin condition.