A foot callus is formed when thick, hardened skin accumulates over areas of continual friction or pressure usually on the sides and soles of the feet. There are times when internal or external factors disrupt the equal distribution of body weight on your feet. Areas of the foot that are not used to that kind of repeated pressure tend to harden or thicken as a defensive measure. Incorrect footwear is also a common cause of calluses on the soles of the feet and sides of the big toe. While unsightly and uncomfortable, calluses are actually a protective mechanism—the body’s way of protecting the skin on the feet from breaking down under constant irritation. This protection is especially important for seniors, who have very thin skin on the feet; diabetics, for whom a break in the skin can lead to a life-threatening infection; as well as athletes, runners, dancers and anyone else that experiences constant friction during activities. However, calluses can become particularly hard and thick, leading to extreme discomfort; in some cases, very painful too, with the risk of complications. For this demographic, it becomes specially important to treat foot calluses with specialized foot care products and techniques, where the calluses are softened and reduced to desirable levels to restore optimal foot appearance and health.

Extremely dry, cracked heels, also referred to as heel fissures, are unsightly, uncomfortable and may even be painful.

Dry, sandpaper-like, rough skin with superficial cracking or those prone to fungal infections including, atopic dermatitis, diabetics, etc.

When shoes emanate an unpleasant odour, it creates an optimal environment for bacteria to grow.

Lifting and yellow discolouration of toenails (often a fungal nail infection) can be very unsightly.