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How to Deal With Calluses on the Feet

Tuesday, 05 July 2022 00:00

Calluses form when the skin is trying to protect itself from damage. A hardened layer of skin develops when friction combines with pressure in reaction to a tight shoe, for instance. Sometimes a callus will form because of a bunion or other bone malformation that changes the way you walk. There are three types of calluses: hard, soft, and vascular or neurovascular. A hard callus, the most common type and easiest to recognize, is usually compact. A soft callus, generally found between the toes, has a more rubbery consistency. A vascular callus contains blood vessels, and the neurovascular type has nerve tissue, which can become painful. The most effective way to avoid unsightly hard calluses on the foot or heel is to choose well-fitting, comfortable, flat footwear. Sometimes, special orthotics may be needed. Using a pumice can help reduce the size of a callus, but for safer removal it may be wise to seek the help of a podiatrist. 

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Loren Hansen, DPM from Ankle & Foot Medical Center. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Las Vegas, NV . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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