A callus is a thickened area of skin on the foot caused by pressure and repeated rubbing, such as from a shoe or sock. The rubbing causes the skin to produce a layer of protective skin (a callus). Calluses vary in size, and can become painful.
There are a number of treatments for painful calluses. People who have calluses are cautioned against performing “bathroom surgery,” as this can lead to cuts and infection. A foot and ankle surgeon can evaluate the cause of the calluses and recommend the treatment most appropriate for your condition. However, if the underlying cause of the callus is not treated or removed, the callus may return.
A full list of conditions treated at Markham Podiatry can be found below:
http://www.foothealthfacts.org/Content.aspx?id=1571
*(please note that due to license and law restrictions in Ontario, not all conditions listed at this link may be treated by the clinicians at Markham Podiatry. A recommendation or a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon or another specialist may be required in some cases).