{"id":547,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:08:49","slug":"hard-skin-callous","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/skin-issues\/hard-skin-callous\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Skin (Callous)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Hard Skin (Callous)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Hard skin, also known as a callous, is an area of thickened skin that builds up over time. It is the body&#8217;s natural response to repeated pressure and friction.<br><br>It most commonly develops on the ball of the foot, the heel, or the sides of the toes.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image547_d2e303-23:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image547_d2e303-23:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image547_d2e303-23.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image547_d2e303-23 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image547_d2e303-23 img.kb-img, .kb-image547_d2e303-23 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image547_d2e303-23 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/callous-Square.jpg\" alt=\"callous Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/callous-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/callous-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/callous-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/callous-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is hard skin (callous)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Hard skin, also known as a callous, is an area of thickened skin that builds up over time. It is the body&#8217;s natural response to repeated pressure and friction. It most commonly develops on the ball of the foot, the heel, or the sides of the toes. It may feel rough or tough to touch and can sometimes be uncomfortable in shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most hard skin can be managed at home \u2014 by yourself, with help from a family member or friend, or with a private podiatrist if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not routinely treat hard skin.<\/strong> Most people manage well at home. If your hard skin is causing significant pain and is not improving despite regular self-care, contact your podiatry department for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_c2063f-71 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_c2063f-71 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_c2063f-71\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes hard skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4\">\n<li>Shoes that do not fit well or cause friction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased activity or time on your feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in body weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions that alter the shape of the foot, such as rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of the natural fat pad on the sole of the foot with age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_603cb1-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_603cb1-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_603cb1-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, do not use sharp instruments or electric callous removers on your feet. Use a foot file or pumice stone gently instead and ask a family member or friend to help if needed. If your hard skin is causing any skin damage or pain, see <a href=\"#when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\">when to contact your podiatry department<\/a> before attempting treatment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_6e275c-64 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_6e275c-64 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_6e275c-64\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Filing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">File hard skin regularly using a pumice stone or handheld foot file. Little and often works better than tackling very thick skin all at once. Aim to file after a bath or shower when the skin is softer. Do not use sharp instruments or blades to cut or pare the skin yourself.<br><br>If you find it hard to reach your feet, ask a family member or friend to help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Moisturising:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Apply a good foot moisturiser or emollient to the affected area every day. This keeps the skin soft and helps prevent hard skin from building up.<br><br>Avoid moisturising between the toes, keeping this area dry helps prevent fungal infections.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Footwear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">Ill-fitting shoes are one of the most common causes of hard skin. Check there is a full thumb&#8217;s width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe, and that nothing is rubbing or pressing on the foot.<br><br>Well-fitting shoes reduce pressure and allow skin to recover.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_0c384f-69 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_0c384f-69 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_0c384f-69\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard skin that is not causing pain or skin breakdown does not need medical attention. Contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your hard skin is turning dark purple or black \u2014 this may indicate skin breakdown underneath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the surrounding skin becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_f25bd4-dd .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_f25bd4-dd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_f25bd4-dd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"need-more-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If home care is not possible and you have no one to help, a private podiatrist can provide regular hard skin management. Always check they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcpc-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hcpc-uk.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affordable local foot care services may also be available \u2014 your GP surgery or local council can advise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_8255f0-d7 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-547_8255f0-d7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-547_8255f0-d7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-28d34470 fsb-style-show-front alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-1c1ce466\">\n<div 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