Callosity removal can be done at home or by a healthcare professional. Here’s an overview of the available treatment options:

• Protective Measures: To begin, it is important to recognise and avoid repetitive actions that contribute to their formation. Choosing well-fitting shoes and using protective pads can make a significant impact.
• Medical Need: If self-care does not give relief and corns or calluses persist or become painful, it may be time to seek professional help:
• Expert Skin Trimming: During a regular clinic visit, your dermatologist can gently trim thicker skin or substantial corns. To avoid infection, do not do this on your own.
• Medicated Patches: Your healthcare practitioner may prescribe a patch containing 40% salicylic acid, which is available without a prescription in some circumstances. These patches should be changed according to your doctor’s instructions. Consider carefully removing the thicker skin with a pumice stone, nail file, or emery board before putting in a fresh patch.
• Over-the-Counter Options: Nonprescription salicylic acid in gel or liquid form can be useful for bigger regions.
• Orthotic Shoe Inserts: If an underlying foot abnormality is contributing to the condition, your doctor may recommend custom-made cushioned shoe inserts (orthotics) to avoid recurring corns or calluses.
• Surgery (If Required): If an alignment problem or bone friction is the main reason, surgery may be advised. This surgical treatment is often performed as an outpatient, with no overnight hospital stay required.

Taking care of calluses is a kind method to keep your feet comfortable and healthy. If you have recurring concerns, it is always preferable to seek the advice and treatment of a doctor.

Reasons For Developing Callosity

• The primary cause of callosities is friction. Repetitive rubbing or pressure on a specific area of the skin can lead to the accumulation of dead skin cells, which harden and form a callus.
• Hours and hours of standing, walking, or running.
• Physical activities, such as sports, or work/labour create pressure on your feet and/or generate frequent friction on a skin region on your hands or fingers.
• Walking barefoot.
• Not wearing socks with footwear.
• Socks and/or shoe linings that slip under your feet in the shoes.
• Walking improperly or with incorrect posture – walking too hard on the inner or outer edge of your foot.
• Structural foot defects or changes in foot shape (hammertoes, tailor’s bunions, bunions, or congenital defects).

Benefits Of Callosity

The benefits of reducing callosity include:

• Callosities can be removed in order to reduce pain and discomfort caused by pressure points and friction.
• Callosity removal can enhance the appearance of damaged skin by smoothing it out.
• Removing callosities from the foot can improve mobility and prevent future problems.
• Treating callosities early will help prevent problems like infection or ulceration, which is particularly prevalent in diabetics.