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What exfoliative regimen do you recommend for patients with recurrent plantar keratoderma?

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Dermatology · Duke University

Keratolytics are my go-to for keratodermas, particularly urea 40% or ammonium lactate. You can also have salicyclic acid compounded with propylene glycol, although I have rarely had to do this. For certain patients, it is helpful to soak the feet for 10-15 minutes, file down areas with a pumice ston...

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