title: Dermabrasion of the hyperkeratotic foot.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Keratoderma is a common problem. Its treatment is difficult and may be associated with systemic side effects.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To describe the use of dermabrasion for hyperkeratotic conditions of the palms and soles.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Dermabrasion of keratoderma is an easy, quick, and safe method that brings immediate relief to patients, allows improved penetration of topical medications, and facilitates the control of the underlying disease with simple measures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dermabrasion should be considered among the treatment options for keratoderma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Daoud
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Randle
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Yarborough
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003869:Dermabrasion; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007645:Keratoderma, Palmoplantar / Q000628:therapy*