Callus is an affectation of the skin, particularly on the feet, hands and hip. It is caused by friction or by pressure placed on the skin.

Callus is a skin damage, caused by pressure or friction placed on the skin, which most commonly appears under the foot. It’s a kind of callus. The feet are the most impacted, in particular due to friction from the shoes. The callus can also develop on the hands and other areas of the body, a consequence of regular friction or even sudden pressure regularly.

Wearing more comfortable shoes that compress the foot to a minimum limits the development of the durillon. Cleaning the affected body area with a washcloth also helps reduce the size of the callus.

Hair removal or shaving the affected area is strongly discouraged in order to limit any additional risk of infection. In addition, if the patient has diabetes or blood circulation problems, he should consult his doctor as soon as possible.

Callus is defined by hardening of the skin as well as roughness. The affected area turns yellow and can affect: the feet, the palms of the hands or the joints at the hip.

The callus then causes hardening of the skin with increased sensitivity when touched.

Durillon is caused by repeated activities, causing pressure on the foot, or on the palms of the hand or at the level of the hip.

The activities most often associated with this condition are in particular: football, running or even walking. Top athletes are particularly affected by Durillon.

Other sources can also lead to the development of a callus:

• dry skin
• the little fat between the bones and the skin, resulting in heavy contact between the bone and the skin surface
• long-term object maintenance (hammer, racket, etc.).

The people most often affected by the development of a Durillon are athletes, the elderly or even very thin people.

The symptoms most commonly associated with callus are:

• redness,
• roughness
• hardening of the affected area.

The risk factors for the development of durillon are: age, thinness or even the intensive practice of sports, such as football or even running.

The choice of comfortable and adequate shoes can limit the risk of developing durillon.

Some methods can prevent this condition:

• dry your feet well and apply a suitable cream
• use a pumice for the feet to remove dead skin as much as possible

A consultation with a doctor or even a podiatrist may be recommended in the context of the development of a Durillon.

In the context of the persistence of durillon, the doctor may prescribe skin treatment.

In addition, the patient may also be advised to consult a podiatrist for further examinations. The latter can then treat the affected area by using an incision to renew the affected skin.