Internal callus
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Dry rod callus - Due to the presence of an intradermal rod formed by a cluster of dead skin keratinocytes, it is sometimes defined as an internal callus. Although this is not an official medical term. [1]
Causes of the internal callus
The reasons for the appearance of such calluses, as well as the main risk factors for thickening of the stratum corneum, which forms a rod inner callus on the foot, heel, toe or hand, are detailed in the publication - Rod callus: causes of appearance, structure and treatment.
In addition to this material, in the articles:
The pathogenesis of rod (internal) callus, its key symptoms and the most common consequences and complications are discussed. Here you can also learn how to diagnose them.
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Treatment of the internal callus
On how to remove internal calluses and what are the remedies for internal calluses, as well as what surgical treatment is used to get rid of internal calluses, [2] read in detail in the following publications:
Prevention
One of the ways to prevent the formation of internal (rod) calluses is to reduce body weight (i.e., reduce the mechanical load on the feet), as well as comfortable shoes, for more information see. - How to choose the right shoes
Forecast
If the solution to the rod callus problem is started in time and the treatment is done correctly, you can get rid of it once and for all.