Specialist in Adana for callus (Callus-Korn) disease and its treatment. Dr. You can make an appointment with Pınar Bozkurt dermatology clinic.
It is a regional skin thickening that develops due to repetitive traumas such as friction and impact, usually in pressure areas that coincide with bone protrusions. Although the margin of the fifth toe is the typical localization, it is also common on the sole of the foot. There is an increase in pain, especially with contact.
In treatment, it is necessary to eliminate the underlying mechanical cause. Skin thinning solutions, cryotherapy, cauterization and, in necessary cases, surgical excision can be performed.
Calluses are the thickening of the skin due to various reasons and friction. As a result of the hardening of the skin in the upper layer, it is structured downwards by irritating the underlying tissues. Hard calluses are usually located on the tops of the fingers and the side of the little finger. Soft calluses lead to discharge. They develop between the surfaces that rub between the fingers.
Callus Causes?
Shoes that don't fit the foot. Tight shoes form calluses due to pressure. Wide shoes also cause the foot to slip inside the shoe and cause friction.
Toe deformations (such as hammer and claw toe..)
high heels
Foot pressure value changes such as flat feet (pes planus), high arches (pes cavus) also cause calluses.
Diagnosis and Treatment Process
The formation status of the callus is firstly analyzed. If a callus due to bone deformation is to be treated, first of all, bone deformation should be removed, and callus treatment should be performed.
If there is callus formation on the pinky finger due to scalloped feet, friction should be prevented with bunion protectors and treatment should be started with it. If the patient has calluses due to the pressing problem, a specially prepared insoles that support the sole of the foot should be given to provide balance and callus treatment should be started with it. The number of sessions is determined by the specialist according to the size of the callus. Sessions are held in weekly or 15-day periods. Dead layers are cleaned in each session using podiatry devices. The patient is recommended drugs for home use. Although it is not a surgical method, the patient returns to his daily life after the session. The procedures are painless and painless.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Nasık
Is there a possibility of getting calluses again after the callus treatment?
Yes, callus treatment is a definitive solution, but it can recur if the necessary care is not taken after the treatment or environmental factors continue.
Is callus tape an adequate and effective treatment?
Necessary intervention should be done after expert control. The treatment method is determined and applied according to the size of the callus.
