Why See Our Podiatrist for Callus Removal?
Thickened skin can form on your feet to protect an area from pressure or friction. If left unchecked, it may lead to complications, especially if you have diabetes, since calluses can conceal pain and cause wounds to heal slowly. There are various ways that our podiatrist can treat corns and calluses and provide relief.
- Trim away excess skin: Our professionals can carefully and strategically remove excess skin from large corns using medical utensils. We use sterile instruments in a safe and hygienic environment to reduce the risk of infection.
- Medication: We can determine if medical patches or gel containing salicylic acid is a suitable treatment option for your corns or calluses. Our podiatrist can also provide information about how often you should use your medicated patch and use a foot scrub to smooth away skin to get optimum results from your treatment.
- Shoe inserts and surgery: If the cause of your corns and calluses is due to a foot deformity, we can determine whether you’ll benefit from custom foot inserts or, in rare cases, recommend surgery to correct a misaligned bone as seen with bunions.
Benefits of Professional Dry Skin Treatment
Dry skin on the bottom of your feet can be uncomfortable and unsightly. There are numerous benefits to seeking professional care to restore your dry skin, including improving your foot appearance so you can be confident going barefoot and wearing open heels or sandals.
- Improve your skin condition: As there are no oil-secreting glands on your feet to keep the area hydrated, it is common for dry skin to appear. However, we can remove dry or excess skin with our exceptional preventative care, improving the appearance and decreasing discomfort.
- Create a management plan: When the skin on your feet becomes dry, they are prone to cracking, especially around the heels. These cracks can lead to infection, so our professionals can provide you with a preventative care plan to reduce the dry skin, minimise cracking, and decrease the risk of infection. This plan can include regular podiatry appointments and at-home care.
- Provide professional advice: We can offer you professional advice about preventing your feet from becoming dry. Whether it’s recommending a change in footwear, which soaps to avoid, or treating an infection, we provide professional and knowledgeable care.