Calluses
A callus is an area of thickened skin caused by repeated pressure or friction. Although many calluses are harmless, painful or recurring calluses can signal abnormal pressure on the foot.
Why Do I Keep Getting Calluses?
Calluses can develop from footwear, prolonged standing, abnormal foot mechanics, prominent bones, bunions, hammertoes, and changes in the way weight is distributed across the foot.
When Is a Callus a Medical Concern?
Seek professional care when a callus becomes painful, cracks, bleeds, repeatedly returns, or develops in someone with diabetes, neuropathy, or circulation problems.
Callus FAQs
Can I shave down my own callus?
Using blades or sharp instruments is risky and is particularly dangerous for people with diabetes or poor sensation.
Can orthotics help recurring calluses?
They may help when abnormal pressure or biomechanics contribute to callus formation.
Is a callus the same as a wart?
No. Warts are viral skin lesions, while calluses develop from repeated pressure or friction.
Contact Bay Podiatry Associates
For evaluation and treatment of painful or recurring calluses, contact Bay Podiatry Associates in Brooklyn.
Bay Podiatry Associates
8635 21 St Ave Suite 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 266-1986
Website: baypodiatrybrooklyn.com