Ever Ready Corn & Callus Trimmer Refills x 4

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We ask a lot of our feet, which means they often show signs of daily wear and tear. Learn more about calluses, corns & hard skin Hard skin protects against injury from pressure or friction. It often develops for the following reasons: If you have diabetes, heart disease or circulation problems, you should always seek advice from your GP or a podiatrist or chiropodist on the treatment of your corn or callus. You may not be experiencing any distressing symptoms from your corn or callus, so you may wonder whether you need treatment. In fact, it may be worth leaving small painless calluses alone if they don't bother you.

Make an appointment with your GP if you notice redness spreading around a corn or callus. If you also have symptoms like fever or increased pain, you may be suffering from a skin infection, which requires treatment – your GP can advise you.

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If you find that your hard skin is not improving in spite of treatment, visit your GP. They may be able to safely remove your corns and calluses, or refer you to a specialist for treatment. If they remove your corns or calluses, you shouldn't find the procedure painful.

Speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments including moisturising creams, pumice stones, cushioning pads and salicylic acid plasters Firstly, immerse the corn or callous in lukewarm water to soften. Position the corn and callous knife onto the affected area and gently trim the hard skin using fine slices. The gap between the blade and its protector has been tailored for exact trimming. How do I fit a new blade? However, corns and calluses are usually treated when they become painful. Many people also seek treatment if they consider their hard skin to be unsightly. People with compromised immune systems or certain long-term conditions are at increased risk of developing complications from corns or calluses. These lesions can sometimes become infected, requiring antibiotics to prevent the infection from spreading. Untreated calluses can also develop wounds that take a long time to heal. Consider possible causes for your hard skin and eliminate them where possible. Wear shoes that fit well and use protective gloves for repetitive workMake an appointment with your GP if you notice that you spreading redness around a corn or callus. If you also have symptoms like fever or increased pain, you may be suffering from a skin infection, which requires treatment – your GP can advise you.