Treat Hyperkeratosis Naturally!

Hyperkeratosis is an excess thickening of the outer layer of the skin, which contains a tough, protective protein called keratin. Many people suffer from this condition and know little about how to treat it with natural remedies. My name is Nanette and I ama Certified Master Herbalist and I am here to help guide you in treating the various forms of of this condition naturally.

• Corns and calluses – When areas of skin are exposed to repeated friction or pressure, thick layers of dead skin cells form the hardened areas we call corns and calluses. Corns usually develop on irritated toes, and calluses form on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. For many people, corns and calluses are simply a cosmetic nuisance, but for others, they are a painful and troublesome medical problem.

• Chronic eczema – Eczema , also called dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin that can be triggered by allergies, irritating chemicals and other factors. Eczema causes itching, redness and tiny blisters. When the inflammation is difficult to control, chronic eczema can lead to hyperkeratosis, dry skin, scaling, changes in skin color and localized hair loss.

• Lichen planus – This condition may appear as a lacy white patch or as an itchy, violet, scaly patch anywhere on the skin. Researchers suspect that it may be related to an abnormal reaction of the immune system.

• Actinic keratosis – These are flat, red, rough sandpaperlike spots or patches of skin are caused by excessive exposure to the ultraviolet radiation of sunlight. They can be as tiny as a few millimeters. They occur on sun-exposed areas of skin, and they have the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma.

• Seborrheic keratosis – These are small, noncancerous skin growths. They can be tan, brown or black and are found on the face, trunk, arms or legs. Seborrheic hyperkeratosis are very common, and most people develop between 1 and 20 during their lifetime.

• Ichthyosis – This causes a widespread, thick, platelike scaling of the skin. Symptoms begin either shortly after birth or during early childhood.

I tell my clients that this disease is treatable with the proper knowledge and products. To get the positive results that they achieve, you must follow these recommendations.

Before beginning these steps, it is best to avoid conventional medications such as hydocortisone and steroids which may bring more harm than good and worsen the imbalance to the immune system and skin function. And remember, because of the genetic vulnerability to your immune system, it is important to be consistent in caring for your body and skin.

1) Daily cleansing of the affected area is very important. Washing with a hypo-allergenic "non-soap" wash helps the process of washing away the dead skin cells from the skin. This is critical in order to begin the healing process. Most soaps, even doctor recommended ones, contain harsh and drying chemicals that will only exacerbate the symptoms. Avoid these!

2) You need to deeply unpack dry, hardened skin cells and bring moisture back to your skin. You will need to moisturize your skin with the proper cream containing the best, healthful ingredients.

Vitamin-derived antioxidants from plant sourced ingredients not only make the best ingredients for your "inside", but for your "outside" as well. For instance, vitamin C is essential for collagen formation and helps to maintain the integrity of skin tissue. Urea , another primary ingredient, will repair skin 7 layers deep unpacking dead, dry cells and acts as a strong humectant bringing necessary balance back to the skin.

3) In addition, you need to restore balance through proper nutrition which will greatly affect your immune health. We highly recommend essential fatty acids, such as omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 & GLA as well as Chlorella and Spirulina that provide superior and unbeatable nutrition.

Below you will find a link to the natural products I recommend to all my clients that, in my professional evaluation, work BEST for hyperkeratosis.

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