Keratosis is a skin disorder that is caused by growth of keratin on the skin. The growth of keratin is a result of overproduction of the protein which is essential for the production of hair and nails. Keratin is produced by special cells known as keratinocytes which are found in the skin. This explains why there is presence of keratin on the skin.

 

Keratosis affects different body parts like the face, the neck, upper arm and hands. This skin disorder can however not be found on parts of the body with glabrous skin. This includes parts like the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.

 

There are several types of keratosis including seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, keratosis pilaris and hyperkeratosis. Some of these types are highly malignant while others are purely benign. For this reason, some people seek keratosis treatment for cosmetic purposes only while others seek keratosis treatment for health purposes.

 

Keratosis treatments are many. Some are home based while others are only found in the hospital. Home-based keratosis treatments are very affordable while some of the hospital-based ones are expensive.

 

Cryotherapy involves the use of liquid nitrogen to freeze the lesions. This keratosis treatment is not painful and most times, anesthesia is not used. Lasers are composed of a beam of light with very high intensity. Laser beams have been used on many skin conditions and it is no surprise that they are also preferred as keratosis treatment. Lasers are very effective in curing skin infections but they are expensive too.

 

Lemon sugar scrub can also be used as keratosis treatment. This treatment can be prepared from the comfort of your home. All you need are almonds, lemons, sugar and honey. This keratosis treatment is used on the body just like any other body scrub. It is also used when the body is fresh and clean and also at least twice a day.

 

Hydrogen peroxide has widely been used as keratosis treatment. This remedy is a strong base and therefore it needs to be diluted or else, you might end up burning your skin. Hydrogen peroxide is used in a concentration that is between 20-40%. Thos is not to be used every day but periodically.

 

Glycolic acid is also diluted just like hydrogen peroxide. This is an acid and therefore, it has to be diluted too. Glycolic acid is best used at 30% concentration. Surgical excision is done at the hospital and involves the doctor using a scalpel to get rid of the growths.

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