 |
| CALLUSES |
|
|
| TECHNICAL TERM: Also known as Keratoma meaning thickened patch of epidermis due to pressure or friction on hands and feet. |
|
| Here's an easy way of understanding calluses. If you rake a few leaves a day for a week, your skin would toughen, forming a thick layer that we call a callus. A callus allows you to do many things that were at first painful on sensitive skin. Without a callus, pressure and friction irritate your skin, and you end up with a blister. |
|
| PREVENTION |
| DON'T FORGET YOUR GLOVES. To prevent calluses in the first place, wear an appropriate sports glove for sporting activities, putting moisturizer on under the gloves to minimize friction. It's also a good idea to wear cotton gloves when doing yard work or gardening. |
|
| TREATMENT |
|
|
| If a callus becomes annoying, overly large or too tough, it can be improved. Here are some tips.. SOAK, THEN MOISTURIZE. Some women soak callused areas in water first and then apply moisturizer. If you do this frequently, the callus begins to soften. FILE GENTLY. When you shower, carefully rub the callused area with a pumic stone marketed by hand-care product companies or from your local esthetician. Make this part of your daily shower routine. |
| FIL'S FAST FACT. Never use callus softening tools without water, or you could damage your skin. |
|
| WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR |
|
| An ordinary callus is no reason to see a doctor, but make an appointment with your esthetician if at-home treatments don't work!!!!!! |
 |