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Causes and Treatment of Calluses
Calluses form from an accumulation of dead skin tissues that thicken and harden over a site on the feet. The calluses form to prevent further injury to an area of trauma produced by excess friction to the area. Calluses usually form at the bottom of the feet. The heel, ball of the foot and the large toe are sites of greater pressure due to their impact with the ground. For this reason, these regions are the most common sites of calluses.Some calluses have a hard outer surface and a deep seated core. This core is known as a nucleation. This type of callus is the most sensitive upon bearing weight or pressure. This condition is described as Plantar Keratosis.
Calluses are caused by an undue pressure at certain points of the feet, causing trauma. The causes may be high heeled shoes, snug shoes, being overweight, imbalances in the way someone walks, flat feet, feet with high arches, bony outgrowths and the thinning of the fat pads under the feet.
Because calluses can sometimes become very painful, many are quick to cut them out with a knife or sharp object. This method is hazardous, putting someone at risk of infection and further injury. Diabetics need to be especially careful when dealing with calluses.
To lessen the stress on any one area of the foot, custom orthotics are helpful in distributing pressure evenly around. Custom orthotics can facilitate healing of the calluses by taking some of the weight off of the tender areas. Try to find custom orthotics that are good shock absorbers and good at disbursing pressure.
While only used as a measure of last resort, surgery may be a viable option if other conservative methods fail. Consult a physician if you are unsure about any one of these treatment options.
