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What You Should Know About Calluses A callus is a thickening of the surface layer of skin that usually forms on the balls of the feet. Calluses can also form on the heel and the undersides of the big toe. Calluses occur from repeated pressure and friction on the foot. Overtime, the skin hardens and thickens. Although calluses on the hands may not hurt, they can be quite painful on the feet due to the pressures applied to them from walking. Sometimes a callus can have a deep seated “core” called a nucleation. A podiatrist should diagnose your calluses and will recommend the appropriate treatment. Please visit one of BeverlyHillsFootSurgery.com Podiatry offices in the following convenient locations: Beverly Hills, Encino, Thousand Oaks, Valencia, Pasadena, Long Beach and Oxnard. What causes calluses? Calluses may be caused by the following: high heeled shoes, tight shoes, flat feet, arched feet, obesity, prominent bony, or gait abnormalities. Again, it is important to see a podiatrist if you have calluses because a callus is a symptom of an underlying problem that requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional. A podiatrist will determine the cause of your calluses and provide appropriate treatment that may include: foot maintenance to reduce calluses, foot padding, footwear advise, orthotics, and surgical correction. For more information, please visit one Dr. Sadrieh or BeverlyHillsFootSurgery.com podiatry offices in the following convenient locations: Beverly Hills, Encino, Thousand Oaks, Valencia, Pasadena, Long Beach and Oxnard.
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