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Risk Factors and Causes for Callus Formation

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors and causes for callus formation as follows: Prolonged excessive friction and pressure on the skin against any surface can result in the formation of callus. The undue friction and pressure can be due to Improperly fitting shoe: Shoes with narrow toe box have edges that close onto your toes, crowd on them, and can exert undue pressure on the toes and compress the toes. Loose footwear can repeatedly slide [...]

Pathophysiology of Callus

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of callus as follows: Callus is a portion of thickened skin developed especially in response to prolonged excessive friction and pressure on the skin against any hard surface. The sensitive skin can respond to prolonged friction and pressure with development of a callus. Callus can present as a thick, hardened, & raised area of skin and is usually painless. Callus carries the risk of being infected by bacteria, with foul [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Corns-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of corns as follows: Diabetics and individuals with history of corns on the feet must watch their feet closely every day for any cuts, wounds, sores, and abnormally growing toenails. Look closely for signs and symptoms of inflammation and hardening of skin, especially on the toes and plantar foot. Report any wounds and toe findings of hardened skin with acute pain or tenderness, swelling, and/or [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Corns-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of corns as follows: Wearing shoes without socks is a common practice lately, which can lead to increased friction on the feet, resulting in corn formation. Properly cushioned socks usually protect the feet from excessive friction from the shoes and development of corns. OTC soft corn pads properly applied on the corn site can provide cushion and prevent any friction on the site, thus helping [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Corns-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of corns as follows: Your feet could slightly swell by the end of the day, with gravity all through the day contributing to pooling of blood in the lower extremities. Consequently, foot measurements can slightly change accordingly, turning your properly fitting shoe for the day into ill-fitting for the evening. This can result in increased friction on the feet and development of corns. Shopping for [...]