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Hard Skin (Callus) and Running
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Introduction
Callus occurs
due to hyperkeratosis. Hyperkeratosis is the thickening of
the skin due to pressure. Callus can occur over bony prominence,
on the ball of the foot or on the heel. Callus often occur
due to prolonged standing and may result in chronic pain.
A callus appears as yellow or dark brown discolored skin.
Symptoms of Hard
Skin
- Pain on weight bearing,
relieved by rest.
- A hard growth of skin,
usually on the ball of the foot.
- Increase discomfort
in thin soled running shoes
Causes of Hard
Skin
- Running for long periods
of time (marathon runners are prone to hard skin).
- Inappropriate running
shoes.
- Surgery to the lower
extremities.
- Bunions.
- Mal-alignment of the
metatarsal bones (the bone structure of the sole of the
foot).
- Flat feet and high arched
feet.
- Abnormalities of the
mechanics of the lower body.
Treatment of
Hard Skin
- Apply a moisturizing
cream twice daily.
- Use pumice stone to reduce
the thickness of the hard skin.
- Avoid thin soled running
shoes.
- Buy running shoes with
a good shock absorbing sole.
- Never try to pare down
the hard skin your self with a razor blade or a pair of
scissors.
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