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CORNS & CALLUSES

Callus, Foot ailments - what are they ?

A callus is an area of rough, thickened skin that develops because of constant or repeated pressure or friction. Often found on the hands and feet, calluses are harmless and usually painless, unless they press on nerve endings or are associated with blisters. A corn is a small, hard callus on the toe, usually over a toe joint, caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes. It is typically round and sometimes painful, but harmless.

SYMPTOMS

An area with thick,tough layers of dead skin.
Pain,in some cases.Corns usually hurt when direct pressure is applied.

CAUSE

Constant friction due to ill-fitting shoes, walking barefoot often, heavy manual labour, gripping heavy/large tools, etc.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Use soft, correct-fitting shoes with thick soft soles.
Apply corn-softening cream, then rubbing the corn off with a pumice stone or metal file. The process may have to be repeated several times until all the dead skin has been scraped off.
Use a corn pad or plaster to remove a corn.
Consult a chiropodist (foot-care specialist).

PREVENTION TIPS

Use comfortable, correct-fitting footwear that is wide at the toes. Avoid high-heeled and pointed shoes.
Rest between long periods of manual labour wear gloves when handling heavy tools.
Apply lanolin, moisturizing cream, or petrolatum(petroleum jelly)regularly to soften the skin.

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