How to remove thick skin on heels?

The heel is a very important part of the human body. If this part is injured, it will directly affect people's walking ability. Therefore, when heel problems occur, they must be dealt with in a timely manner to prevent the disease from worsening. The most common condition is thick skin on the heels, which is also called callus. It is a kind of cortical hyperplasia caused by long-term friction between the heels and shoes. Let’s see how to remove thick skin on the heels?

Prevention and treatment of foot calluses:

Change bad habits. Many people like to play with their feet in a very relaxing environment, and they can't help but tear off the calluses on their feet, or use scissors or nail clippers to remove calluses. In fact, doing so will not only easily cause uneven skin at the trimmed area, but also make the calluses more likely to become thicker and harder. For very thin calluses, you should soak your feet in warm water to allow the stratum corneum to absorb moisture, soften and turn white, and then use a light and porous pumice stone to gently rub off the calluses.

For local skin that is accidentally torn or bleeding, apply 75% alcohol or put on a Band-Aid in time to avoid infection. Seek professional treatment. If thick calluses develop on your feet and affect your daily life and walking, you should seek treatment from a dermatologist or a regular pedicurist. They will use a sterilized scalpel or safety blade to remove the calluses layer by layer. Because there are no nerves and blood vessels in the stratum corneum, it will not cause bleeding and pain. However, many pedicure shops use shared knives, which directly act on human skin and stratum corneum, and may cause infection due to punctures if you are not careful. Do not trim your pedicure too frequently. After a period of time, calluses will continue to grow and require repeated trimming. However, too frequent pedicures can stimulate skin keratinization and cause calluses to form faster.

Paying attention to foot care and wearing comfortable shoes is the key to preventing calluses. People who already have calluses on their feet should be careful not to wear shoes that are too big or too tight. They should always wear socks when wearing shoes. Soft insoles can be put inside the shoes, and forefoot pads can be added to the forefoot position. If the heel is under heavy pressure, add heel pads. Do some proper foot massage and care every day, and apply a thick layer of moisturizer on your feet, which is very helpful in softening calluses.