The Role of Pedobarography and Therapeutic Padding in the Management of Hyperkeratosis due to Mechanical Stress
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Publicado en línea: 18 jul 2019
Páginas: 29 - 32
Recibido: 03 feb 2019
Aceptado: 24 abr 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).