Excessive Pressure or Friction: Often caused by ill-fitting footwear, abnormal walking patterns, or high-impact activities.
Foot Deformities: Conditions like bunions, hammertoes, or flat feet increase the likelihood of developing calluses and corns.
Improper Footwear: Shoes that are too tight, too loose, or lack cushioning can exacerbate friction and pressure.
Occupational Factors: Jobs requiring prolonged standing or heavy lifting.
Activity factor: High activity levels are more likely to cause callus and corns, due to increases tissue stress.
Smoking: Smokers are frequently more vulnerable and tend to struggle more with increased pain over nonsmokers.
Pain or tenderness, especially under pressure.
Rough, grainy growth on the sole of the foot.
Tiny black dots within the lesion (clotted blood vessels).
Thickened or hardened skin surrounding the wart.
Pain or tenderness, especially under pressure.
Rough, grainy growth on the sole of the foot.
Tiny black dots avwithin the lesion (clotted blood vessels).
Thickened or hardened skin surrounding the wart.
New Patients: Initial Consultation.
Returning Patients: Advanced Therapies.
| Condition Stage | Resolution Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Acute |
1-4 weeks |
Responds well to rest, stretching, and supportive footwear. |
|
Sub-Acute |
4-8 weeks |
May require shockwave therapy, strengthening exercises, or orthotics. |
|
Chronic |
3-6 months |
Advanced therapies and long-term rehabilitation needed for full recovery. |