{"id":8193,"date":"2025-07-28T22:40:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/?p=8193"},"modified":"2025-07-28T22:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:43:04","slug":"%d5%ab%d5%9e%d5%b6%d5%b9-%d5%a7-%d5%b0%d5%ab%d5%ba%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%af%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%a1%d5%bf%d5%b8%d5%a6%d5%a8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/2025\/07\/28\/%d5%ab%d5%9e%d5%b6%d5%b9-%d5%a7-%d5%b0%d5%ab%d5%ba%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%af%d5%a5%d6%80%d5%a1%d5%bf%d5%b8%d5%a6%d5%a8\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Hyperkeratosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"384\">Hyperkeratosis is a skin condition where the outer layer becomes thickened and hardened. This happens due to abnormal keratinisation, causing rough, dense patches or bumps to form on the skin.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"701\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"431\">General Information&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"701\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/a_to_z\/hyperkeratosis-a-to-z\">Hyperkeratosis<\/a> is a protective reaction of the stratified squamous epithelium (the upper layer of the skin). It mainly affects the skin but can also occur on mucous membranes, such as in the cervix, nasal cavity, or oesophagus, if those areas are lined with flat epithelium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"759\">Depending on how widespread it is, hyperkeratosis may be:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"879\">\n<li data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"810\">\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"810\"><strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"774\">Localised<\/strong>\u2013 limited to specific areas of the skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"879\">\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"879\"><strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"825\">Widespread<\/strong>\u2013 affecting large surface areas of the skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"997\">It may appear on different parts of the body, including the armpits, feet, palms, cheeks, forehead, nose, knees, and more.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1075\"><strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1031\">Types of Hyperkeratosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<li data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1217\">\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1094\">Follicular<\/strong> \u2013 hair follicle openings become blocked with keratinised cells, forming tiny bumps that resemble goosebumps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1339\"><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1239\">Parafollicular<\/strong> \u2013 a deeper form where cells penetrate the lower layers of the skin, triggering inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1447\">\n<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1447\"><strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1353\">Actinic<\/strong> \u2013 a precancerous condition that appears on skin exposed to strong sunlight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1535\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1464\">Seborrhoeic<\/strong> \u2013 a benign skin growth, more common among older people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1649\">\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1649\"><strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1553\">Plantar (foot)<\/strong> \u2013 caused by excessive pressure on the feet, often due to extra weight or flat feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1665\">Warty<\/strong> \u2013 forms rough, lumpy growths on the skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1741\">Subungual (under the nails)<\/strong> \u2013 thickened nails, often due to fungal infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8195\" src=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper2-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\u0570\u056b\u057a\u0565\u0580\u056f\u0565\u0580\u0561\u057f\u0578\u0566\" width=\"950\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper2-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper2-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper2-600x470.jpg 600w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper2.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1855\"><strong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1829\">Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1855\">Key signs include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"2005\">\n<li data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1888\">small, dense bumps (2\u20133 mm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1913\">hard, rough skin layers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1947\">sometimes itching or pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1967\">thickened or hardened skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2005\">\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2005\">in some cases, scarring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2269\">Actinic hyperkeratosis may progress in stages, beginning with pink patches and cracks, followed by peeling, and eventually forming painful, hardened lesions. This type is particularly concerning because it increases the risk of skin cancer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2289\">Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2342\">Possible causes of hyperkeratosis include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2651\">\n<li data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2365\">\n<p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2365\">vitamin A deficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2407\">\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2407\">carbohydrate metabolism disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2458\">chronic liver or kidney diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2508\">hormonal changes during pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2546\">\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2546\">genetic predisposition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2651\">\n<p data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2651\">most importantly, <strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2594\">excessive sun exposure,<\/strong>which is especially dangerous in actinic hyperkeratosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2923\"><strong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2696\">When to See a Doctor&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2923\">If you notice any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should consult <a href=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/service\/\u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u0561\u0562\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0569\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\/\"><strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2776\">a dermatologist.<\/strong>\u0589<\/a> In some cases, other specialists may be involved, such as a gynaecologist if the affected area is the genital region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3077\">A doctor will examine the skin, perform dermatoscopy (a detailed inspection), and may take a skin sample for laboratory analysis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3077\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8197\" src=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\u0570\u056b\u057a\u0565\u0580\u056f\u0565\u0580\u0561\u057f\u0578\u0566\" width=\"939\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper3.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3147\"><strong data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3095\">Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3147\">Treatment depends on the type of hyperkeratosis.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3175\"><strong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3175\">Conservative methods:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<li data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3196\">\n<p data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3196\">vitamin A and E supplements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3277\">\n<p data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3277\">medications that regulate keratin production (such as retinoids)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3322\">\n<p data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3322\">anti-inflammatory drugs if there is inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3408\">\n<p data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3408\">topical treatments like creams and ointments to soften and remove thickened skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3549\"><strong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3442\">If a fungal infection is the cause,<\/strong>a complete antifungal treatment plan will be required, including medications and, in some cases, surgical cleaning of the affected nail.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3577\"><strong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3577\">Surgical methods:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<li data-start=\"3578\" data-end=\"3600\">\n<p data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3600\">laser therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3677\">\n<p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3677\">removal of the affected skin layers using light-based technologies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3876\"><strong data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3704\">In cases of actinic hyperkeratosis,<\/strong> the goal is to eliminate all lesions to prevent malignant transformation. The removed tissue is often sent for histological (cellular) examination.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3928\"><strong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3914\">Prevention and Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3928\">To help prevent hyperkeratosis, it is important to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"4063\">\n<li data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3993\">\n<p data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3993\">protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4027\">\n<p data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4027\">avoid prolonged sun exposure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4063\">\n<p data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4063\">practise good skincare and hygiene<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4091\"><strong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4091\">Recovery care:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4233\">\n<li data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4131\">\n<p data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4131\">follow your doctor\u2019s skincare instructions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4184\">\n<p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4184\">avoid washing the affected area until it has fully healed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4233\">\n<p data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4233\">attend regular check-ups to monitor progress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8196\" src=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\u0570\u056b\u057a\u0565\u0580\u056f\u0565\u0580\u0561\u057f\u0578\u0566\" width=\"967\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hiper-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4259\"><strong data-start=\"4240\" data-end=\"4259\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4382\"><strong data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4313\">Which specialist treats hyperkeratosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4382\">A dermatologist. If the issue affects the genital area, a gynaecologist may also be involved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4599\"><strong data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4412\">Why is sun exposure dangerous?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4599\">Ultraviolet radiation damages the DNA of skin cells and interferes with natural repair mechanisms. This can lead to precancerous changes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4738\"><strong data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4656\">Can hyperkeratosis develop on the breasts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4738\">Yes, especially in breastfeeding women. The most common cause is incorrect latching by the baby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4893\"><strong data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4777\">What does hyperkeratosis look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4893\">It may appear as small bumps, rough patches of skin, or thickened nails with altered shape and colour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"5086\">If you notice any of these symptoms, don\u2019t delay seeing a specialist. At Da Vinci Clinic, we are ready to help restore your skin\u2019s health with modern and personalised care.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0540\u056b\u057a\u0565\u0580\u056f\u0565\u0580\u0561\u057f\u0578\u0566\u0568 \u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u056b \u056d\u057f\u0561\u0581\u057e\u0561\u056e \u0577\u0565\u0580\u057f\u0561\u057e\u0578\u0580\u0574\u0561\u0576 (\u0565\u0572\u057b\u0565\u0580\u0561\u0581\u0574\u0561\u0576) \u056d\u0561\u0576\u0563\u0561\u0580\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0567, \u0578\u0580\u056b \u0564\u0565\u057a\u0584\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u056b \u057e\u0580\u0561 \u0561\u057c\u0561\u057b\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0565\u0576 \u056d\u056b\u057f, \u056f\u0578\u0577\u057f \u0562\u0577\u057f\u056b\u056f\u0576\u0565\u0580 \u056f\u0561\u0574 \u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u0568 \u0568\u0576\u0564\u0570\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0580 \u0561\u057c\u0574\u0561\u0574\u0562 \u0564\u0561\u057c\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0567 \u0561\u057e\u0565\u056c\u056b \u056d\u0578\u0580\u0568 \u0587 \u056f\u0561\u0580\u056e\u0580\u0589 \u0538\u0576\u0564\u0570\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0580 \u057f\u0565\u0572\u0565\u056f\u0578\u0582\u0569\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576&nbsp; \u0540\u056b\u057a\u0565\u0580\u056f\u0565\u0580\u0561\u057f\u0578\u0566\u0568 \u0562\u0561\u0566\u0574\u0561\u0577\u0565\u0580\u057f \u0570\u0561\u0580\u0569 \u0567\u057a\u056b\u0569\u0565\u056c\u056b (\u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u056b \u057e\u0565\u0580\u056b\u0576 \u0577\u0565\u0580\u057f\u056b) \u057a\u0561\u0577\u057f\u057a\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0572\u0561\u056f\u0561\u0576 \u057c\u0565\u0561\u056f\u0581\u056b\u0561 \u0567\u0589 \u0531\u0575\u0576 \u0570\u056b\u0574\u0576\u0561\u056f\u0561\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0561\u0566\u0564\u0578\u0582\u0574 \u0567 \u0574\u0561\u0577\u056f\u056b \u057e\u0580\u0561, \u0562\u0561\u0575\u0581 \u056f\u0561\u0580\u0578\u0572 \u0567 \u0570\u0561\u0575\u057f\u0576\u057e\u0565\u056c \u0576\u0561\u0587 \u0578\u0580\u0578\u0577 \u056c\u0578\u0580\u0571\u0561\u0569\u0561\u0572\u0561\u0576\u0569\u0576\u0565\u0580\u056b \u0570\u0561\u057f\u057e\u0561\u056e\u0576\u0565\u0580\u0578\u0582\u0574, \u0585\u0580\u056b\u0576\u0561\u056f\u055d \u0561\u0580\u0563\u0561\u0576\u0564\u056b \u057e\u0566\u056b\u056f\u056b, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8193"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8201,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8193\/revisions\/8201"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davinciclinic.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}