What causes callus?
There are a number of causes for callus to form, these include; excessive pressure over bony areas, poorly-fitting shoes and excessive walking or running. However, some people have a naturally excessive production of callus for no obvious reason. What should I do if I have callus? If you have callus formation then you should arrange an appointment with Manchester Podiatry. Podiatry treatment for callus. Callus can easily be reduced in a treatment session by your podiatrist using a scalpel blade. This pain-free treatment aims to reduce pain or discomfort, restore normal appearance and improve skin function. Callus is a symptom of underlying problems and so self treatment should only be attempted once a diagnosis of the underlying condition and advice on how to best manage it is gained from a podiatrist. Over the counter callus remedies treat the callus but do not treat the cause. Podiatric management of callus at Manchester Podiatry includes: • a thorough assessment to determine the cau
