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Skin is rough and dry
Rashes
Hand skin is dry
Itchy skin on feet
Rough dry spot on skin
There is a sore
Skin abnormalities from the wrist to tip of the finger
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What is Callus?
This condition causes the skin to thicken and harden, typically due to chronic friction.
Typical Symptoms of Callus
- Hard or stiff skin
- Rough and scaly skin
- Skin problem over the back of the hand
- Skin problem on the feet, beyond the ankle
- Skin problems
- Thick, leathery skin
- Skin lumps
Diagnostic Questions for Callus
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any hard or stiff areas on your skin?
- Do you have rough and scaly skin?
- Do your hand problems affect the skin beyond the wrist?
- Do your foot problems affect the skin beyond the ankle?
- Do you have any skin problems
Treatment of Callus
Wearing well-fitting shoes and taking care of toenails can alleviate symptoms. Creams or a simple procedure can remove excess skin.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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