A Callus is a common condition experienced by billions
of people all over the world
A callus is something that well over half of the population
of the world has experienced. Calluses can form anywhere on
your body, but the main areas that tend to be more susceptible to
them include your hands and feet. The reason for this is because
you spend much of you time walking or standing in shoes, or writing
and working with your bare hands. After continuous wear and tear
experienced by the same area of your hands and feet, a resistance
builds that causes the skin to become tough in order to protect
itself.
What causes a foot Callus?
A foot callus can be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight,
or from standing on your unbalanced feet for too long, which causes
increased amounts of pressure to be forced on the ball of your foot,
toes or heels. As these calluses are growing, you may find that
the effected area is tender and sore. This is a sure sign that a
callus is forming, and an indication that your feet are crying for
help.
What to do if you have a Callus
If your callus is bothering you and you wish to treat it, you can
visit your doctor and ask his or her advice, or you can purchase
a number of foot care products that are designed to soften and moisten
your feet. Begin by soaking your feet in salted warm water (you
can also use special foot soak that is made especially for calluses)
for about 20 minutes, or until the water becomes cool – your
feet should not become wrinkled, only fully saturated. Once they
are moist, carefully begin to file the callus with a foot file,
foot pumice or a foot rasp. Do not try to remove the entire callus
in one sitting! You could cause the area to become very irritated,
or it could break, bleed and become infected. Removing a callus
takes time, so be patient with your feet, and allow them the time
they need to heal.
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