Calluses, which are intense keratinization, that is, thickening of the skin, are among the most common problems on the feet. It is possible to put an end to callus problems, which are both painful and aesthetically distorted, with correct and regular foot care.
What hurts the person in the callus area is not the thickening on the surface, but the pressure this thickening puts on the nerves and tissues below.
Calluses, which are usually deep V-shaped, occur as a result of the body's own defense mechanism in areas that receive a lot of pressure. When the pressure starts and continues, the body automatically begins to thicken its surface in order to protect the deeper layers of blood vessel network, nerves and new tissue producing skin. As the skin thickening here intensifies over time with the extra pressure caused by shoes or any other pressure, the lower tissues are affected and therefore pain occurs.
calluses; It can occur on the tops of the toes, between the toes, on the soles of the feet, under the heel, or behind the heel. People with genetically high soles are at higher risk of developing calluses.
People with pressure disorders may also experience finger deformation and therefore callus problem over time.
Calluses problem is more common in people who spend most of their daily life standing. Shoes that tire and tighten the feet trigger the formation of calluses. The blows of the feet during some sports increase the risk of calluses. Calluses can also occur under the nails and around the edges, although rarely.
The most important factor in preventing the formation of calluses is the elimination of pressure. Using orthopedic shoes and slippers during support hours minimizes the formation of calluses in order to ensure that the body weight is evenly distributed on the sole of the foot in pressure disorders. The most important point to be considered in eliminating the formed calluses and preventing their recurrence is that the callus cannot be completely removed in one go.
The most accurate treatment will be with the cleaning processes to be done at the right intervals.
The fact that the callus bands used are not very successful is due to the expectation of treatment at once. Removing the formed callus to the zero point in one go may bring along again and more skin thickening in that area. Because the body feels the need to increase its defense more. Therefore, the callused area should be cleaned at the right intervals and gradually. In addition, corn strips should not be used by diabetics because they contain acid. In such a case, injuries that may occur may pose life-threatening risks.
The most important and final process in preventing the formation of calluses is moisturizers that should be used daily. Moisturizing creams containing urea at the appropriate rate prevent the formation of calluses. These creams are available in foot health centers that provide medical care.
Callus care should be repeated at intervals of 3-4 weeks, depending on the condition of the callus.
