2006-09-18 16:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by dedofeo 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
No.
If they bother you, see a podiatrist (a doctor for feet).
2006-09-18 16:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calluses (Callosities) are a sign of friction...in other words your shoes are rubbing the skin and as a defensive measure, the skin thickens. To correct the problem involves several steps...wear sandals or different foot-wear for awhile, buy shoes that are slightly larger, use a pumice stone to smooth the callosities and apply any of the various foot oils or creams to soften the tissue. As the callosities thicken, they may crack and cause severe pain, so it is wise to avoid that. You do not need to buy special medicines (Dr Scholl's, etc) to do this. Many women wear high heels and if the fit is not good, it pushes the toe against the shoe causing the problem, men do the same with narrow-pointed shoes that force the toes together.....forget fashion...just be comfortable.
2006-09-18 16:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are medicines that are used only for calluses they are very effective. you can ask your dermatologist for that.
2006-09-18 16:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Shekainah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUDE I HEAR YOU!!! I HAVE A SMALL ONE ON THE TOP OF THE KNUCKLE OF MY RIGHT BIG TOE. CRAZY
2006-09-18 16:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by pleiades-im-coming-home 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes-join the traveling circus
2006-09-18 16:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋