It got warmer, and we finally got over into summer shoes, took out new sandals, ballet flats, shoes from the boxes and rushed about our business … And then our legs make themselves felt. Our expert, Ph.D. Yulia Troyan, tells you what to do.
August 6 2017
Following fashion, in summer we put shoes on bare feet. However, there is one very common problem that causes significant discomfort, which we encounter precisely with the onset of heat – wet (water) calluses.
Wet corn is a bubble with a clear liquid that forms as a result of prolonged mechanical friction or exposure to certain areas of the skin. For example, you put on a new, unworn pair and walk in it from morning to evening. Even if the shoe is comfortable, calluses can appear as the foot adjusts to the last. And if there is a rough seam inside the shoes or the blood vessels are located close to the surface of the skin, then the corpus callosum is subjected to more pressure, and such a callus can develop into a blood call.
How to avoid wet calluses and what to do when already rubbed?
Don’t wear new shoes all day. Having bought a pair, try to increase the time of using new shoes smoothly, a maximum of two hours a day, wear shoes or sandals for several days to let them sit on your leg.
Use foot deodorants. Wet feet are more prone to calluses. Before going out, apply special products, use special sports socks to absorb moisture.
Reduce friction… Before putting on new shoes, apply petroleum jelly to your feet to soften direct contact between the shoes and your skin.
Use special means to prevent the appearance of wet calluses, they will act as a barrier and help to avoid friction between shoes and skin. The callus pencil is very convenient and does not leave marks on the shoes. Think back and work on areas where calluses are more likely to form. It is advisable to use the pencil several times during the day. Spireas “invisible toes” are specially designed for summer footwear. When spraying onto feet, they do not require the use of fabric socks or footprints.
First aid
If calluses appear, cover them with plaster as soon as possible.
Pharmacies now have modern hydrocolloid patches – they collect moisture from the affected area, relieve pain and prevent possible infection, which will facilitate treatment. The patches are available in various sizes and shapes – for fingers and heels, depending on the size of the affected area. They act like a second skin, relieving pressure on the callus and absorbing moisture to provide optimal conditions for wound healing.