Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does callus develop?
A callus is an extended area of thickened skin mainly on the soles and heels of the feet. Calloused skin forms wherever the skin is exposed to pressure and friction over a longer period of time. The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, reacts by building up and forming calloused skin in layers.
2. Is too much callus harmful?
In most cases, calloused skin is painless. Once exposed to excessive and constant pressure, it can also get worse and crack. Little to moderate callus formation is nothing but a cosmetic or aesthetic problem; especially when wearing open shoes. Yet thickening of the affected areas can lead to painful and incommoding callus formation.
3. When and how do I use the Hansaplast Foot Expert Callous Protection Pads?
When you suffer from callus on your foot Hansaplast Foot Expert Callous Protection Pad is an easy way to take pressure from the affected area. Thoroughly clean and dry the affected area. Press the felt ring onto skin so that the pressure-sensitive area lies in the middle of the ring. Now when wearing shoes they will not come into contact with this sensitive area any more as the felt material offers an ideal protection from painful pressure.
