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nasty callus on foot
HalberdBlue
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A rather nasty callus has been developing on the heel of my right foot. Its gotten to the point that it has cracks in it, and I can see 'new' skin between the cracks. Is this anything to worry about? Should I do anything about it? I've never had a callus that looked this, well, callusy before. My left foot has a relatively normal looking callus in the same place, the sort that has been there my whole life.
Here is a pic (sorry that its kind of blurry, I was having a difficult time getting my foot to a spot where I could hold it still and had good lighting, and the only camera I have is my phone).
Here is a pic (sorry that its kind of blurry, I was having a difficult time getting my foot to a spot where I could hold it still and had good lighting, and the only camera I have is my phone).
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However, I just wanted to add some advice about calluses. Don't use any of those crap "callus removal" products that claim to magically buff away the dead skin and leave you silky smooth. That is just going to encourage your feet to build even bigger calluses to replace all the skin the product just cut off.
My experience has been that lessening calluses is best achieved through:
1. Appropriate socks that are cushy, absorb sweat if necessary and don't slip around inside your shoe
2. Appropriate footwear that is the right size and doesn't rub against your heels or soles
3. Limit walking bare feet
4. Apply some lotion before bed/before putting on shoes