Foot Callus

Foot callus

        Although calluses usually appear on the feet (where most stress occurs incurred), calluses can occur anywhere in the body due to mediocrity and constant friction stress. This is a natural reaction of the skin. For example, musicians develop calluses with frequent use of stringed instruments. What the musicians even helps, because the thicker skin protects the fingertips from the frequent callus formation. When a beginner plays too much, blistering can occur. People with bunion may find painful calluses which appear behind the second or third toe, which is caused by uneven load on the smaller toes. The pain is often not relieved by cutting off parts of the callus, the use of soft materials or orthopedic devices.

        Shoes can cause corns by rubbing against the surface of the toe or the foot. Constant irritation can lead to pain. One should increase the friction between the shoe and foot, it reduces the load on each point and can relieve the pain or stop it. These are difficult to treat because the nail is often the main cause.

Foot corns and foot calluses

        They have no serious nature among healthy subjects, but they are painful.

Foot callus pictures

How to avoid corns and calluses?

• Wear soft and well fit shoes and
• Avoid high heels that promote the formation of calluses
• Have suited socks neither too close nor too loose
• Use gloves or knee pads to protect if the work involves a repeated pressure.
• Try to avoid activities which are accompanied by constant pressure on certain areas.