A method of treating a hyperkeratotic skin condition includes combining contents of a compounded capsule with corticosteroid cream or ointment that includes a high potency corticosteroid to formulate a topical composition for application to a skin area affected by hyperkeratosis. The contents of the capsule may include urea powder, and the corticosteroid cream or ointment may include Clobetasol Propionate Cream or Ointment, Diflorasone Diacetate Cream or Ointment, Amcinonide Cream or Ointment, Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream or Ointment, Desoximetasone Cream or Ointment, Fluocinonide Cream or Ointment, Halcinonide Cream or Ointment, Halobetasol Propionate Cream or Ointment, Mometasone Furoate Cream or Ointment, Flurandrenolide Cream or Ointment, or a combination thereof.