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Callus
Medical Questions » Callus
| Name: Callus |
| Also known as: Callosity |
| Abnormal thickening of skin. |
Causes of Callus
Recurrent injury to, or rubbing of, an area of skin. |
Symptoms of Callus
Local area of increased keratin (hard yellow skin) build up, usually over a bony prominence. |
Tests for Callus
None necessary. |
Treatment for Callus
Remove pressure if possible (eg. correct footwear, protective pads). Careful peeling away of the layers of keratin with a scalpel or apply salicylic acid ointment.
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Complications of Callus of its treatment
May become painful, and rarely infected, if trimmed excessively. |
Likely Outcome of Callus
Usually persist long term, but controlled well by treatment. |
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