Outside Foot Callus 👣 Ever wondered why some people always get hard skin on the outside of their

Outside Foot Callus 👣 Ever wondered why some people always get hard skin on the outside of their foot? In this case, our patient has an inverted foot type, which means she naturally places more pressure through the outside of her foot every time she walks. Over thousands of steps each day, the skin responds by building up a thick protective callus. The problem is that while the callus is protecting the foot from pressure, it can become too thick. When she’s out of her work boots or wearing open footwear, the skin dries out, cracks and splits, becoming painful and increasing the risk of infection. That’s why we carefully remove the excess callus every 10–12 weeks. The aim isn’t to remove all of the protective skin, but to reduce the thickness so the foot is more comfortable while still maintaining its natural protection. Long term, we also look at what’s causing the pressure. Depending on the person, this may involve supportive footwear, orthotic therapy, padding or footwear modifications to help redistribute pressure and reduce how quickly the callus returns. If you’re constantly battling painful hard skin, cracked heels or recurring calluses, it’s worth finding the underlying cause rather than just treating the symptoms. 🌐 Learn more about foot pain, callus treatment and foot care at https://www.docpods.com.au #CallusRemoval #Podiatrist #FootCare #HealthyFeet #Docpods