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Calluses are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin. They form to protect the skin and structures under the skin from pressure, friction, and injury. They may look greyish or yellowish, be less sensitive to the touch than surrounding skin, and feel rough.
Calluses on the foot generally form on the ball of the foot, the heel, and the underside of the big toe. They often form where the foot and the beginning of a toe meet.
Current as of: March 22, 2023
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineMartin J. Gabica MD - Family MedicineBarry L. Scurran DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric SurgeryGavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Barry L. Scurran DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery & Gavin W.G. Chalmers DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
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