Treatment Options For Hyperkeratosis

Stop Wearing Improperly-Fitting Shoes

The thickened skin that appears on the toes or feet usually results from wearing ill-fitting shoes. These thickened spots, known as corns and calluses, can lead to serious health issues for diabetes or others with poor circulation, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Studies have shown the effects of wearing ill-fitting footwear among older individuals who reported skin irritation from their footwear. These patients also had a history of corns and calluses. Less than fifteen percent of the participants in one of the studies had properly fitting shoes. Another study of diabetes patients revealed less than twenty-five percent of the participants were wearing the right size of shoes when sitting or standing. The most commonly cited reason for size discrepancies during these studies were shoes that were either too long or too narrow for the feet. One of the most effective ways to prevent the growth of these kinds of hyperkeratosis is to stop wearing improperly-fitting shoes.

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