Calluses

Symptoms

Calluses may be mistaken for corns. Unlike corns, calluses have no nucleus pressing on the nerve. Pain from calluses tends to be a wider spread burning sensation rather than the intense pain of a corn.

Calluses are larger than corns with a creamy yellow colour. They appear round or oval and have visible, ridged skin lines on the surface.

Causes

As with other foot ailments, ill fitting shoes, incorrect walking action and bone deformities (e.g. Bunions) can create calluses. If a callus becomes painful, professional advice must be sought from a podiatrist.

Treatment

• Treatment involves removing any hard skin, callous.
• Discussing any pressure points that cause hard skin.
• Regular 6 weekly appointments recommended to monitor condition.
• Advice on suitable footwear worn and insoles available.

Supporting Products

• Paddings
• Over the counter insoles/orthotics
• Gel padding metatarsal pad
• Party feet invisible gel cushion
• Clear Zal callus crème
• Scholl rough skin remover