Proper footwear selection:

• Wear good supportive footwear with cushioning inlays to reduce friction and pressure, and deep, broad toe box



• Avoid high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe box

How do I use padding for Calluses?

A variety of pads may be used to treat or prevent calluses. Protective padding cushions the callus or reduces the friction over the affected area.

What can I do?

• Having thick calluses may mean you need to seek treatment for a thorough assessment with the podiatrist or healthcare practictioner to address the underlying cause.
• Excessive buildup of calluses can breakdown and result in open wounds (ulcers).
• Thus it is important to manage them regularly.

• File the calluses gently with a pumice stone or foot file to reduce thickness of the callus before a bath or shower.

• It is important to keep an eye on the area being filed to avoid any injury. Do not remove too much skin as it may bleed and result in open wounds.

• Apply moisturizing cream to the area daily will help to soften callus.

• Use the recommended offloading paddings or insoles provided by your podiatrists with appropriate footwear to reduce the pressure over the calluses.

• Wear properly fitted shoes that have deep and broad toe boxes.

What should I avoid doing?

• Do not try to cut out thick calluses or corns yourself as this can lead to injuries/ulcers and possibly infections. Seek help from your healthcare professional or podiatrist to trim your calluses or corn.
• Do not use over the counter chemical agents to remove calluses or corns as they can burn your skin and cause a wound.

When should I seek medical treatment?