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Hyperkeratosis

is very thick skin, and in people with Down syndrome occurs on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Treatment is only tried if the hyperkeratosis appears to bother the person with it, and consists of creams with salicyclic acid or a pumice stone. Hyperkeratosis of the feet can be decreased by wearing confortable shoes.