What do you see?

• • A thick, rough area of skin.
• • A hardened, raised bump.
• • Tenderness or pain under your skin.
• • Flaky, dry or waxy skin.

Causes:

Pressure and friction from repetitive actions:

• • Wearing ill-fitting shoes.
• • Shoes without socks.
• • Running on hard surfaces without shoes.

Diagnosis:

• • Clinical examination and history.
• • X ray.

Treatment:

• • Wearing right foot wear.
• • Topical exfoliant.
• • Radiofrequency excision.
• • Cryotherapy.
• • Punch excision.
• • Excision and closure.