WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT HYPERKERATOSIS

Change your shoes-you may not be wearing the proper shoe.

Visit your podiatrist, your doctor may be able to trim the corns or calluses.

Wear custom molded orthotics-your doctor can recommend inserts for your shoes.

Wear do-nut shaped corn pads, as seen in the picture above.

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   CHANGE YOUR SHOES

VISIT YOUR PODIATRIST

WEAR CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS

CORN AND CALLUS PAD

WEAR CORN AND CALLUS PADS

Hyperkeratosis is one of the most popular conditions a Podiatrist treats. Hyperkeratosis is another name for corn or callus. They can show up anywhere on the feet and vary in seriousness from a small callus under the foot, to an infected ulcer that can appear under a corn on a toe.

Basically, the skin has hardened due to repeated friction and pressure. It is the body's way of protecting itself. Hyperkeratosis usually refers to a more scattered thickening of the skin (generally on the toes, but can show up on the metatarsal of the foot) whereas a corn is a thicker more centered area (more common on tops of the toes).

What happens if hyperkeratosis is not treated?

Hyperkeratosis that are not treated will be painful. They will not fix themselves, the pressure that formed them needs to be released. If not treated the skin will keep getting thicker and could develop into and abscess. Next it could get infected - the infection may spread. This may turn into a serious condition for patients with diabetes.

Why can't I just do it myself?

Trying to cut the corns or calluses yourself is dangerous, especially if you injure yourself. In the warm and damp environment of enclosed shoes, infection can easily turn into a serious wound. Always make an appointment with your Podiatrist.

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