If a callus forms on the skin, it causes a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. If it is a wet callus (“dropsy”), then it does not allow you to put on your shoes normally; hyperkeratosis (dry callus) forces you to put your foot in a certain position in order to make a movement. To treat this skin disorder, it is best to use a salicylic acid patch.
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This patch is of Spanish origin. With its help you can remove any type of callus. Using the product allows you to soften keratinized skin, speed up regeneration processes, and eliminate pain. The active component in its composition is a hydrocolloid polymer. Everyone wants to know which patch is most effective for core calluses.
It should be applied to previously cleaned and dried skin. It is important to ensure that the callus comes into contact with the medicinal composition on the surface of the patch. The patch is attached to the skin securely, does not come off, and does not hinder movement. It must be removed after two days - by this time the skin will become soft.
There are quite a few variations of this patch, and they differ not only in their purpose, but also in skin type. No negative effects or contraindications were identified.
Indications for use
Indications for the drug may vary.
As the instructions for use indicate, the Salipod patch is used:
- In the treatment of calluses, incl. Blood calluses;
- For corns;
- When warts form, both on the feet and hands.
Foci of pathologies to which the Salipod patch is applied.
Attention! Do not apply the medicinal patch to any damaged surface of the skin - wounds, burns, cuts.
Reviews
Elena: An ingrown callus forms in one place. I attribute this to an incorrect gait, but I can’t change anything. If the skin becomes flattened, I use Luxplast. Helps.
Galina: When the callus bursts, the skin dries out and gets in the way. I can't wear shoes, only loose shoes. In these cases, I save myself with the Urgo patch. After three days, not a trace of the callus remains.
Angelina: I used to steam my feet and peel off loose calluses with grainy pumice. It was not possible to remove everything. Some calluses went deep and could not be removed mechanically. The pharmacy offered Compid. I glued it for a week, and the rough fabrics completely softened. Now I rarely use the patch.
Briefly about the drug
Composition of the Salipod patch (see photo):
- salicylic acid (32%) is the main active ingredient. Causes softening of the surface layer of the skin.
- sulfur (8%) is a bactericidal agent. Kills bacteria and fungi that may develop in the surrounding layers of skin.
- excipients (lanolin, rubber, rosin)
Salipod patch
Analogues: any keratolytic ointments and plasters. For example, Vartox paste - read about Vartox in detail.
Ways to treat calluses at home
If it is not possible to purchase a callus patch, then a number of other methods can be adopted. In no case should you leave the problem of calluses, so as not to experience more problems in the future than at this stage.
The method of treating calluses directly depends on the type of callus. If you start treating a dry callus as if it were a wet callus, this will slow down recovery and may lead to worsening of the callus.
Before treating a callus, it is necessary to identify the type of callus.
Watery (wet) calluses
The safest and easiest way to treat water callus:
- Remove the factor influencing the appearance or development of the callus (if it is shoes, then do not wear them, do not use tools, etc.);
- Disinfect the callus;
- Cover with a bacterial patch.
But, since a water callus is a bubble with liquid, if you pierce it, the callus will heal faster:
- Disinfect the skin area and hands;
- Select a needle (preferably a needle from a disposable syringe), disinfect it;
- It is necessary to pierce only the top layer of rough skin, without touching the soft tissues;
- Disinfect again and seal with a bacterial bandage.
Improperly performing the procedure for puncturing a water callus can lead to infection in the wound, which will entail consequences. It is advisable to consult a doctor for this procedure.
Dry (hard) calluses and corns
Due to the fact that corns are a type of dry callus, they will be treated according to the same principle:
- Steam your feet in hot water. You can add chamomile infusion, which will have an antiseptic effect. Oils will help soften the skin;
- Steamed corns or calluses should be rubbed with Penza to remove the keratinized layer of the skin;
- Apply pharmacy or any other soft cream of your choice to the desired areas of the skin. Castor oil works well;
- To maintain the effect, put on socks and lie down to rest so as not to strain your feet for a while.
Core calluses
For effective and safe treatment, core calluses require radical methods and medical intervention:
- Drilling out the core callus (layers of skin are removed, and the resulting depression is filled with anti-inflammatory drugs);
- Cryotherapy (cauterization with liquid nitrogen);
- Laser therapy (laser cauterization).
To fully recover and avoid infection, you must consult a doctor.
There are methods for treating core calluses at home, which in some respects are similar to the treatment of dry calluses:
- Steam the skin and remove the stratum corneum with penza;
- Apply moisturizer;
- Cut a hole in the patch the size of the rod. When the cream is absorbed, stick the patch so that the hole is opposite the rod;
- Drop acetic acid into the rod, which burns the rod in several procedures.
Contraindications
In case of wounds and abrasions, anti-callus patches are not used. But with old calluses, cracks form on the surface of the skin. If they do not bleed, then anti-callus patches can be used. Preference is given to formulations with low concentrations of salicylic acid. The treatment will take longer but will be safe. While wearing the patch, it will be possible to soften flattened tissues and get rid of nicks and microcracks.
There are no contraindications to wearing anti-callus patches during pregnancy. It is better to immediately remove dry formations on the feet than to suffer while walking. Prolonged trauma to the skin by hard growths increases the risk of infection.
Why do calluses occur?
When friction or pressure is applied to an area of skin, necrosis of the epidermis occurs. The skin does not have time to exfoliate, the dead skin is layered, which leads to the appearance of a callus. A soft callus appears as dead skin softens.
On the fingers and hands, calluses can occur due to tools, sports equipment or other materials that the hands are not used to.
Calluses appear easily on the feet. Uncomfortable or tight shoes cause calluses on the heels, high-heeled shoes cause calluses on the forefoot, and shoes with thin soles cause calluses on the feet.
There are a number of ways to prevent calluses. They can be used if there is a chance of calluses forming during work.
What types of calluses are there?
Calluses look similar, but they are also divided into types. There are completely different calluses that require different treatments:
- Water (wet) callus;
- Dry (hard) callus;
- Callus;
- Corns.
Water (wet) callus
A water callus is a fluid-filled blister under a layer of skin.
Such calluses are painful and cause the greatest discomfort. With improper care and treatment, an infection may appear, which will lead to a number of unpleasant consequences.
If the effects of friction and pressure continue on a wet callus, it can transform into a dry callus.
Dry (hard) callus
Dry callus is often a stage of callus development. But she can bypass it, moving directly to the solid. This happens if the pressure or friction on the skin area is prolonged.
A hard callus can act as a protector. It may appear to protect an area of skin during work or play. To prevent rough pressure or friction from injuring the skin, a callus appears.
These calluses look the same: a yellowish thickening on an area of skin. It can stand out in different ways. For example, when playing the guitar, your fingers get used to the strings, becoming rougher - this is a hard callus, which acts as protection for the skin from the rough pressure of the strings. But with narrow shoes that rub during a walk, the callus can be more pronounced, becoming more noticeable in color and size.
Callus
This callus most often appears between the fingers. The peculiarity of this callus is that in its center there is a rod recessed inward, which makes it difficult to remove the callus.
If the core callus is not given due attention, then cracks may appear from the core, which will lead to significant pain.
It is not recommended to remove callus yourself at home.
Corns
Corns are a type of dry callus. Their difference is in size: they occupy large areas of the skin.
How can you tell if the callus patch has worked and you can no longer use it?
The keratinized areas of small diameter are softened and cleaned off within two days when the therapeutic sticker is used for the first time. To remove medium and large calluses, several applications will be required over 7-10 days.
The condition of the problem area will tell you whether the remedy worked or not. The layers of horny substance turn white and are easily separated from healthy skin. There should be a depression in place of the callus. In the absence of these signs, the patch must be used several more times until the dead skin is completely removed.
