Had enough of those painful calluses?
Calluses are characterized by a buildup of thick, hard, dead skin cells that can be extremely painful if left untreated. This is the body’s natural defense mechanism in response to the following:
· Excessive pressure
· Tight shoes
· High heels
· Abnormal walking
· Flat feet
· High arches
· Friction
· Short Achilles tendon
Some things that can help prevent this condition or relieve symptoms if you already have them are:
· Wear properly fitted shoes with adequate arch support
· Rotate your shoe type on a daily basis
· Take pressure off your callus by using pads or custom insoles
· Have the excess skin removed
DO NOT attempt to cut or shave away corns and calluses at home. This can lead to potentially dangerous infection of the surrounding tissues, especially if you are immunocompromised or diabetic. This should be performed by a podiatrist or other health-care practitioner
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