See Your Podiatrist for Callus Removal

Most people will develop a callus at some point in their lifetime. It’s common for men, women, and children to see a board-certified podiatrist like Anne Arundel County foot doctors Dr. James M. McKee and Dr. Adam Weaver to treat a callus. How much do you know about calluses?

• A callus is a thick patch of dead skin anywhere on the body.

• The medical term for a callus is tyloma or keratoma.

• It is common to develop a callus on the foot, especially in areas that bear a great deal of your body weight, such as the ball of the foot, the sole, or the heel.

• Calluses are generally painless, but they can cause difficulty wearing shoes, standing, walking, or running comfortably.

• All calluses are caused by friction. Contributing factors can include poor footwear choices, long hours standing at work, athletic activities, circulatory issues, and diabetes.

• Some people – particularly runners – feel that calluses can be an aid, but most podiatrists recommend their removal.

• It can be tempting to pick at a callus or try an at-home method of callus removal, but removing a callus is a job for your podiatrist. Your podiatrist is a medical expert and the best-qualified doctor to address any conditions affecting your feet, ankles, or lower legs.

• Your podiatrist has numerous methods with which to remove your callus. The most common is a surgical blade. As the skin in your callus is dead, this will not hurt.

• After removal, custom orthotics, prescribed and provided by your podiatrist, can help prevent your callus from returning.

Is a callus causing a problem, or do you have another concern about your foot health and wellness? Call Podiatry Group of Annapolis, P.A. at 410-224-4448, or click here to schedule a convenient appointment with James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS, and Adam Weaver, DPM in our safe, comfortable office on Solomons Island Road. Our doctors will examine your feet and ankles, diagnose any existing or imminent issues, and work with you to create an effective and individualized plan for treatment and any necessary follow up care.