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The Role of Pedobarography and Therapeutic Padding in the Management of Hyperkeratosis due to Mechanical Stress

Anca Chiriac

Anca Chiriac

  • Department of Dermato-Physiology, Apollonia UniversityIași, Romania
  • Department of Dermatology, Nicolina Medical CenterIași, Romania
  • “P. Poni”Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Apollonia UniversityIași, Romania
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Chiriac, Anca
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Cristian Podoleanu

Cristian Podoleanu

Department of Cardiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and TechnologyTârgu Mureș, Romania
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Podoleanu, Cristian
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Adrian Năznean

Adrian Năznean

Department of Foreign Languages, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and TechnologyTârgu Mureș, Romania
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Năznean, Adrian
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Simona Stolnicu

Simona Stolnicu

Department of Pathology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and TechnologyTârgu Mureș, Romania
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Jul 18, 2019
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Published Online: Jul 18, 2019
Page range: 29 - 32
Received: Feb 03, 2019
Accepted: Apr 24, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jim-2019-0003
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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 (pedobarography).

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Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine, other, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, other, Surgery, Surgery, other, Emergency Medicine and Intensive-Care Medicine
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