Hyperkeratosis

Hyperkeratosis results when an excess of proteins called keratins are produced. In humans, the term typically refers to a thickening of the skin.

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Examples

• Calluses and corns
• Warts
• Eczema can lead to hyperkeratosis
• Keratosis pilaris
• Lichen planus causes hyperkeratosis inside the mouth
• Actinic keratosis
• Seborrheic keratosis
• Several ichthyoses cause hyperkeratosis (such as epidermolytic hyperkeratosis)

Occurs in dogs with canine distemper (CD) caused by the disease canine distemper virus (CDV)

See also

• hyperkeratinization
• Psoriasis