Cracked feet, Corns and Calluses

Be it cracked feet, corns or calluses, everyone of us has suffered from either of these conditions at least once in our lifetime.

Corns and calluses

Corns and calluses are common issues arising on the feet. They are keratotic skin lesions that occur as a results of repeated pressure and friction leading to thickening of the skin as a protective mechanism to prevent ulcerations.

How corns and calluses form?

Corns and calluses

Cracked feet/ Heel fissure

How to take care of your feet?

All factors that contribute to cracked feet, corns and calluses such as friction, pressure and hyperkeratosis (thickened skin) needs to be addressed accordingly.

Reference : AAD

Products available in India

Available at either amazon (for indian products) or shopmyshelf (for international recommendations) your local pharmacy

When to see a dermatologist?

If the above measures fails to provide the desired response, visit your dermatologist for in office procedures.

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