Treatment Options For Hyperkeratosis

Shave Removal Technique

The shave removal technique can be used for growths in the skin's outer layer and for those that rise above it. It can also be used to reduce the thickness of growths like calluses. Patches caused by conditions like seborrheic keratosis can be removed by this technique. Some patients may choose this method to remove their warts as well. With the shave removal technique, a small blade is used to shave the outermost layers of the affected area, which typically includes all or part of the growth. Medication is administered before the procedure to numb the area and afterward to stop bleeding. Stitches are usually not required. A technique called cauterization is sometimes used to seal the blood vessels.