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A member asked:
I have a thick callus on my foot and it has been there about 3 weeks. cut like border is growing on one side and there is pain. what is it? erase it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Reduce the callous: With a pedegg or similar device then dress the crack with some vaseline or antibiotic ointment daily. This should help. If it does not, you ought consider seeing a good podiatrist.
Answered 11/24/2014
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