Calluses
(Foot
Callus)
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Definition
Calluses are thickened layers of skin
caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Cause
A callus may develop on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet
in areas where pressure or friction occur.
The
thickening
of
the
skin
is
a
protective
reaction
designed
to
provide
protection.
For
example,
farmers
and
rowers
get
callused
hands
that
prevent
them
from
getting
painful
blisters
during
their
activities.
People
with
bunions
often
develop
a
callus
over
the
bunion
because
that
part
of
the
toe
has
become
very
prominent
and
rubs
against
the
shoe.
Neither
corns
nor
calluses
are
serious
conditions.
Symptoms
Skin
abnormalities:
Thick
Hardened
May
be
flaky
and
dry
Located
on
hands,
feet,
or
other
areas
that
may
be
rubbed
or
pressured
Signs
and
Tests
Your
health
care
provider
will
make
the
diagnosis
after
observing
the
skin.
In
most
cases
tests
are
not
necessary.
Treatment
Usually,
removing
the
cause
of
the
friction
is
the
only
treatment
needed.
Calluses
on
the
hands
can
usually
be
treated
by
wearing
gloves
during
activities
that
expose
the
hands
to
friction
such
as
gardening
and
weight
lifting.
If
an
infection
or
ulceration
of
the
foot
or
hand
occurs
in
an
area
of
callus
formation,
unhealthy
tissue
may
need
to
be
removed
by
a
health
care
provider
and
treatment
with
antibiotics
may
become
necessary.
Calluses
often
reflect
undue
pressure
placed
on
the
skin
because
of
an
underlying
problem
such
as
bunions.
Proper
treatment
of
any
underlying
condition
should
prevent
recurrence
of
the
calluses.
Expectations
(prognosis)
Calluses
are
rarely
serious.
If
treated
properly
they
should
improve
without
causing
long-term
problems.
Complications
Complications
of
calluses
and
corns
are
rare.
People
with
diabetes
are
prone
to
ulcers
and
infections
and
should
regularly
examine
their
feet
to
identify
any
problems
right
away.
Such
foot
injuries
need
medical
attention.
If
you
suspect
that
your
callus
is
infected
or
if
it
is
not
getting
better
despite
treatment,
contact
your
health
care
provider.
Prevention
Wearing
shoes
that
fit
properly
and
wearing
gloves
when
working
with
your
hands
will
prevent
the
vast
majority
of
corns
and
calluses.
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