Common Skin Conditions

Hard Skin (callus)

Callus can develop as hardened and thickened skin in response to excess pressure and friction. Excess pressure and friction could result from poorly fitting footwear (too small or too big); wearing high heels and it may also be as a result of poor foot mechanics during walking or any other weight-bearing activity.

Callus can be painful and uncomfortable or you might simply find them unsightly. They most commonly occur over the balls of the foot, tops of the toes and around the heels.