Other names: rough skin

The outer layer of skin is naturally horny, and its cells are constantly renewing cells are shed and the deeper layers. In places mechanical stress, such as dating, hands or elbows horny layer is several times wider and works as a mechanical protection against damage the cohesion of the skin.

On the basis of the high flexibility of the skin may thus form cornified cushions in more stressed areas. Thus, for example, formed calluses. If a layer of hard skin noticeably stronger example of the heel or toe, it may point to the wrong shape of the shoe, which systematically oppresses foot.

Districts hard skin may also occur on nenamáhaných normally smooth areas. Here they formed more on the basis of a skin disease. Thus, for example psoriasis or psoriasis, where the skin excessively renews and peeling, thus it acts permanent impression dry and reddened skin.

Another skin disease is genetically influenced ichtiosa, therefore scurffiness skin. Here again, dry skin surface determines scaly appearance.

Partially problems can be solved calloused skin greasy creams, which sufficiently moistened skin and soften. However, if we suspect a skin disease, it is necessary to go for a dermatologist who will suggest how to properly care for your skin.