Many people have calluses on the bottom or sides of their feet. Calluses are the result of increased pressure. There are many things that can cause an increase in pressure on your feet. This includes tight shoes, excess pressure from a particular bone that is positioned differently than where it usually is as a result of trauma, disease process or even genetics.
The product of the month for April is Callex ointment. This ointment is used to soften calluses and treat dry cracked skin. Calluses are dry dead skin that will often not have any symptoms. However, if the callus is thick enough, it can end up pushing even greater pressure against the foot, in this case it is necessary to remove the callus which also removes the discomfort. Calluses on your heels can also lead to heel cracking. When the callus builds up, it may end up splitting as a result of your dry skin. This can be prevented though by moisturizing your skin.
One way to do this is by visiting your podiatrist and having your calluses removed. This is done by scraping them off which is a completely painless procedure because the skin is dead. Once the callus build-up has been removed, this ointment can come into play. By using the ointment on a daily basis, it helps to keep your skin softer which prevents the formation of the hardened calluses.
If you or someone that you know has been suffering from discomfort related to their calluses and you live in North Andover, Methuen, Lowell or Boston Massachusetts please feel free to call our office. We would be more than happy to help you make an appointment and get you back up on your feet again.
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