With the unofficial start to summer merely a few days away, the time is now to address any and every concern you may have when it comes to your feet. You want to get them in tip-top shape for the season, and while this may mean more frequent visits to the than usual for your pedicures, you may also have another concern: calluses. "Calluses are thickened areas of skin that appear waxy and yellow," dermatologist Hysem Eldik, tells PS.
"While they can occur in other places, they can most commonly be seen on the feet." Calluses occur quite frequently and have a few common causes. "There are a number of situations that can form calluses," Dr.
Eldik says. "Things like repetitive rubbing and friction from ill-fitted shoes, exercise, picking, scratching, for example." If you have any sort of foot deformity, that may also be a factor.
"Foot deformities can cause an abnormal amount of pressure on a weight-bearing area to be applied. This can, in turn, increase the friction on that area and cause calluses." , MD, is a dermatologist based in New York City.
So how exactly do you go about treating calluses? The first step is to properly identify them. Alongside their yellow, waxy appearance, check for how the area feels. "Calluses are hard and sometimes hurt," Dr.
Eldik says. "It's not uncommon for them to actually get pretty painful." After you've identified what you think maybe a callus, the next step is to go to the doctor.
"It is always recommended to get diagnosed by a board-certified.
