Verrucous

People suffering from hyperkeratosis in the elbows or knees may see the term "verrucous" (or "boil") on their skin. This means that part of the skin in the affected area has become thick and scaly, and may also be red or pinkish. Verrucous skin may be mistaken for frostbite or leprosy, but it is not. This is why hyperkeratosis can cause quite a bit of anxiety in people who are prone to anxiety. In this article we will try to understand what verrucous term means as a pathology, what type of skin it describes, and how it can be cured.

**Verrucous - what is it?** Verrucose is a form of hyperkeratosis or thickening of the skin. It means that the epidermal tissue in certain parts of the body becomes pinkish-purple or red, while the surface of the skin becomes thick and dark brown. The term "boil" is used to refer to hair follicles on the skin of the extremities. The skin on the knees and elbows will remain blue for several months after the verrucous has healed. Although verrucosis usually refers to an area of ​​hyperkeratotic skin on the lower arms and legs, such lesions can also occur on any part of the body. For example, with increased sweat content (hyperhidrosis) in women, the skin of the armpits becomes very uneven and