WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: How is hyperkeratosis treated?

Re: How is hyperkeratosis treated?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:55:17 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: jamie: "[Birth Control] ovcon 35 and wieght gain"
Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: PCOS"
In reply to: Annie: "How is hyperkeratosis treated?"

At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Annie wrote: >
>I was told I had a finding of hyperkeratosis. This is the second time
>now. It was first discovered two years ago and then again at my annual
>one year ago. I am due for my annual and was told if it is still
>present I will need a colpo. I have been reading on abnormal pap smears
>and not too much is mentioned on hyperkeratosis. Is this precancer?

No.

Can >it turn into precancer?

No.

How is this treated and what is it?

It is a variation of normal and isn't treated.

Should I be >scared? (I am scared)
>
>Thank You.
>
>--
>Annie
>

--
R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

Please be aware that all e-mail on this forum is archived and can be viewed at
http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health,
http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth or
http://forums.obgyn.net/young-women
and is accessible to anybody on the
internet including internet search engines.  This should be taken into
consideration before sending postings of a personal or confidential nature.

Next message: jamie: "[Birth Control] ovcon 35 and wieght gain"
Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: PCOS"
In reply to: Annie: "How is hyperkeratosis treated?"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: