Learn about the two causes of calluses on the soles of your feet, as well as how to treat and prevent them.

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Have you ever found a callus while touching the soles of your feet?

If you don't pay attention and then discover a callus on the sole of your foot, it's annoying and you end up touching it... Is it just me? When a callus appears on the sole of your foot, you sometimes consider removing it with nail clippers. They say this is something you should definitely avoid. ㅜㅜ

 

So today, I'm going to tell you one by one what causes calluses on the soles of your feet and how to treat and prevent them!

 

 

1. Causes of corns on the soles of the feet

Corns on the soles of the feet are most common on the front of the sole, where the toes connect to the foot. Occasionally, they can also develop on the heel. Here are some causes of corns:

 

1) Shoes

Wearing shoes that are too small for your feet or frequently wearing high heels can easily cause calluses. Frequently wearing slippers can also contribute to calluses.

 

2) Friction and pressure

Walking for long periods of time can also put pressure on the soles of your feet, which can lead to calluses. This pressure is especially strong on your weight-bearing toes, making calluses more likely to develop.

2. Treatment of corns on the soles of the feet

It is said that if you leave a sty for a long time, it can cause pain and discomfort, so it is recommended to be careful.

 

1) Eliminate the cause

To treat calluses, it's best to first avoid applying pressure or friction to the calluses. Once the cause is removed, the calluses will naturally disappear.

 

2) Use of keratolytic agent

Removing the cause alone may not alleviate symptoms. According to the Seoul Asan Medical Center's Disease Encyclopedia, applying salicylic acid or lactic acid topicals to dissolve dead skin cells can be effective.

 

3) CO2 laser

If the stratum corneum is thick, there is also a method to burn off the lesion using laser treatment!

 

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In addition, it is said that wearing corrective shoes or adding pads to shoes can help prevent recurrence.

 

Some people try to remove calluses using tools like nail clippers. However, caution is advised, as scratching the skin with unsterilized tools can lead to secondary infections.

3. Preventing calluses on the soles of your feet

Lastly, let's take a look at how to prevent the development of plantar calluses!

 

1) Wear comfortable shoes

Because wearing shoes with narrow toes, high heels, etc. can cause symptoms, it is recommended to wear shoes with soft soles and wide toes to prevent symptoms.

 

2) Avoid pressure on the soles of your feet

It is also said that avoiding long walks and exercises that may apply heavy pressure can help prevent symptoms!

In the case of styes, they can easily recur even after treatment, so it would be good to take good care of them on a daily basis to prevent recurrence!

 

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Today, we learned about the causes, treatment, and prevention of calluses on the soles of the feet!

If you get a callus, it can be uncomfortable and bothersome, so check out the preventive measures I've provided to prevent it from forming :)

 

References

Seoul Asan Medical Center Disease Encyclopedia

 

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