Is it possible to cut the callus off?
Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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Many people have this question: can dry calluses be cut off? This refers to dry (hard) calluses, which often have a dense keratinous rod (root) that penetrates deep into the dermis and can therefore cause pain when walking. [1]
Preparation
If you can not get rid of rod calluses, as well as dry corns on the feet with and without a rod by conservative methods - with the help of keratolytic ointments for calluses or plasters for dry calluses, then specialists can cut it off with a scalpel, remove it with electrocautery or laser burn. ointments for calluses or plasters for dry calluses, specialists can cut it off with a scalpel, remove it with electrocoagulation, burn it with a laser or freeze it with liquid nitrogen.
Preparation for scalpel callus removal consists of antiseptic treatment and administration of a local anesthetic.
Technique of the cutting the callus
The technique of callus removal requires sterile conditions and the use of specialized surgical instruments. [2]
How do I cut off a dry callus? Thickened dead (keratinized and hardened) skin is first softened with a urea-containing product and then removed in thin layers by carefully and methodically moving the blade over the callus area - until the surface of live skin appears.
Some specialists for calluses on the side of the toe or around the back of the heel use an electric tool (similar to an electric razor) with several thin blades that glide over the skin.
How to cut the root of the callus? Podologist drills it out with a special tool - cutters of various sizes and modifications (hollow with diamond spraying or stainless steel with notches), which are used in devices for medical pedicure - cutters.
At the edges of the wound is treated with antiseptics; in the depression where there was a rod (root) of the callus, put ointment for healing; on the skin area where there was a callus, aseptic dressing is applied.
Care after the procedure
After this procedure should treat the skin at the site of removal of calluses antiseptics, apply the recommended ointments to accelerate healing, as well as - until complete healing - wear shoes with orthopedic insoles, reduce physical stress on the feet, do not take a bath, do not go to the sauna or swimming pool.