The Role of a Mobile Podiatrist in Treating Thick Calluses

Just as is the case with daily wear and tear on your hands when working, the feet can eventually begin to develop calluses. As time progresses, the calluses may thicken to the point where you no longer have much feeling in those areas. Get treatment for thick calluses and learn about callus removal with the help of Dr. Gregory Cardinal, a mobile podiatrist at Podiatrist in Motion who visits patients in Alexandra, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Gainesville, Falls Church and Centreville, VA, as well as Washington, DC, and Maryland.

About Calluses

Our skin is designed to protect our body from the outer elements, including cold, heat and the sun as well as infections. As strong as your skin may be when it is healthy, it is also delicate and can develop calluses due to overuse. Calluses are layers of dead skin that form over health skin causing a lump or bump. They usually don’t hurt or have any feeling, but that could be problematic for some patients, like those who have diabetes.

Callus Removal Treatment

When calluses grow to a certain point, surgical removal by a professional may be necessary to preserve your skin health and avoid wounds. Your Alexandra, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Gainesville, Falls Church and Centreville, VA podiatrist will use an excision tool called a surgical blade to carefully perform the callus removal. After cutting away the excess skin cells, the doctor will treat the wounded area to help prevent infection with a topical antibiotic. After the callus is gone, it’s important to keep an eye on it to ensure that the skin fully heals and avoid irritating the area by wearing uncomfortable shoes.

Callus Help from a Mobile Podiatrist

When you are either a busy professional who doesn't have time to drive to a podiatrist appointment or a homebound patient, you can benefit from the services of a mobile podiatrist. The doctor will set an appointment with you and visit your location for a house call to complete the callus removal.

Talk to a Podiatrist

Thick calluses are an inconvenience and visually unappealing, but a mobile podiatrist can help remove them in just one visit. Call 703-879-5155 today to schedule a mobile callus removal appointment with Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion, which serves patients in Alexandra, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Gainesville, Falls Church and Centreville, VA, as well as Washington, DC, and Maryland.