How to get rid of callus on heel

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the issue of a callus on the heel, including potential causes and remedies. Participants explore personal experiences and suggestions related to footwear and protective measures.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a persistent callus with redness on their heel, speculating that driving habits may contribute to the condition.
  • The same participant mentions attempts to alleviate the issue by adjusting shoe tightness and driving without shoes, but these efforts did not resolve the problem.
  • Suggestions include using protective items in the shoe to prevent rubbing on the heel, with the hope that this will allow the area to heal.
  • Another participant references a resource from Wikihow that outlines methods for dealing with calluses.
  • A different participant suggests using "second skin," a type of protective tape commonly used by hikers, as a potential solution.
  • One participant cautions against providing medical advice and recommends consulting a doctor instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion includes various suggestions and personal experiences, but there is no consensus on a definitive solution or diagnosis for the callus issue.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the exact cause of the callus and the effectiveness of different remedies. There are limitations in personal experiences and the lack of professional medical input.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar foot issues, particularly calluses, or those interested in foot care and protective measures for footwear.

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On my right foot, there's a small callus with redness extending a millimeter or so around it, and it's been like that for a few years now. I don't know what's causing it, but I have some ideas. I think it may be partly from driving. I drive with my heel touching the back of my shoe, and since I don't have cruise control, I have to keep my foot like that for 20 minutes or so on my way to work and back every day. I tried driving with no shoes on, but that didn't seem to make the redness and callus go away over a several month period of time, so something else must be contributing to it as well. I tried tightening my shoe so that my heel doesn't slide on the back of my shoe when I walk, but it always seems to slide a little. I tried making it loose, but then it still slides against the back of the shoe. I have to wear shoes at work, so I was thinking maybe there's some kind of thing I could put in the back of my shoe to let my heel heal. I figure if I can keep anything from rubbing against it for a few months, it'll finally heal. Any ideas on what I could do to my shoe to stop my heel from rubbing against anything.
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There's also second skin. It's akind f tape that hikers use to protect against.

http://www.theinsolestore.com/spenco-medical-2nd-skin-blister-kits.html?zmam=92453369&zmas=1&zmac=2&zmap=49-106-00&gclid=COODypOlq8MCFQGDaQod7K4AvA
 
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