Callosities due to improper use of shoes

• April 27, 2024

Throughout the day we keep the feet very active: we walk long distances, we place them shoes tight and heels; they support the weight of our body, but when you have an illness, for example, diabetes , the care of feet it becomes primordial as a preventive action. It involves choosing the right footwear to avoid discomforts like athlete's foot , spurs Y calluses .

According to data from the Mexican Dermatology Foundation , the calluses they are more common in feet due to the frequent friction and support of the weight of the body constantly. They predominate in the female sex, and in ages between 30 and even 60 years.

The calluses are produced by the increase of keratinized tissue in support sites, excessive pressure or constant friction of the skin , causing a thickening of the skin layers.

It is recommended to avoid factors that predispose the appearance of them, such as lack of moisture, uncomfortable footwear and overweight . It is also wrong that they can be removed with sandpaper or carved, a bad practice that reinforces the thickening of the skin .

For those who use corrosive substances to eradicate them, they must be more careful because they tend to cause severe Burns , which result in infections and other complications.

Keratolytics, emollients and creams that contain substances such as urea Y salicylic acid , because they reduce the tissue. Treatments with To be , previously consulted with the specialists.

Thanks to the fact that calluses are a very frequent problem, the result of bad habits, some simple behaviors and exercise can prevent their appearance, and even facilitate their healing.